Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

2009 Ford Edge Sport, FWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. WARNING: Secure the assembly to the jack. Avoid any obstructions while lowering and raising the jack. Contact with obstructions may cause the assembly to fall off the jack, which may result in serious personal injury.
  3. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
  4. Remove the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
  5. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws
    G03982786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
  7. Fig 2: Locating Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector
    GF0015493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the transmission selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
  9. Fig 3: Locating Shift Cable Eyelet At Manual Control Lever
    GF0015451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the digital TR sensor screws and remove the digital TR sensor.
  11. Fig 4: Locating Digital TR Sensor Screws
    GF0015452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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