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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1190 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRDIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSORREMOVAL

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Remove the screws and the underbody cover.

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Underbody Cover
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Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Remove the nut and the manual control lever.

Fig 5: Locating Nut And Manual Control Lever
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Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nuts from the main control cover studs and position the transmission fluid cooler tubes and bracket aside.

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nuts
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NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.

Fig 9: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
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Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 10: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolt and the TR sensor detent spring.

Fig 11: Locating Bolt And TR Sensor Detent Spring
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Using a small pair of Vise Grips® or an equivalent suitable tool, remove and discard the TR sensor locking pin.

Fig 12: Locating TR Sensor Locking Pin
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Remove the TR sensor in the following sequence.
1. Hold the TR sensor in place and slide the manual shaft outward until the manual shaft is out of the transaxle case.
2. Remove the TR sensor from the transaxle, leaving the park pawl actuating rod attached to the TR sensor.
Fig 13: Locating TR Sensor And Park Pawl Actuating Rod
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