Section 07-05: Transmission, Automatic, External Controls
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Transmission Control Switch

 
 

Removal

  1. NOTE: The indicator light cover can be removed from the gearshift lever (7210) and housing if it is damaged. Carefully insert a thin-blade screwdriver into the gearshift lever and using the ridge on the cover, slide cover off gearshift lever.

    Remove the transmission control switch (TCS) cover by inserting a thin-blade screwdriver into the recess at the end of the gearshift lever and unsnapping the cover from the gearshift lever.

  1. Insert a thin-blade screwdriver into the slot on the TCS and remove the TCS by pulling TCS out of the gearshift lever.

 

Installation

  1. NOTE: If the TCS cover was removed, install by positioning cover to gearshift lever and sliding into place. Make sure that the sides of the cover fit properly into the slots on the gearshift lever.

    Position TCS to gearshift lever making sure that the contact pins are properly oriented to the connector. Install TCS by pushing into gearshift lever until bottom is felt.

  1. Position TCS cover to gearshift lever and snap into place.

  1. Check TCS for proper operation.