Lincoln Corsair: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40 / General Procedures - Transmission Park by Wire Manual Release
Activation
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NOTE:
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is no electrical power available, connect an external power source.
Apply the parking brake.
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Remove the manual park release cable access cover
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NOTE:
The brakes must be applied from the driver's seat while releasing the vehicle from park.
While applying the brakes, pull the transmission park manual release cable out until it locks..
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NOTE:
The brakes must be applied from the driver's seat while releasing the parking brake.
While applying the brakes, release the parking brake.
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Disconnect the battery. The vehicle will remain in neutral for emergency towing purposes.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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When the repair is complete, connect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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NOTE:
The brakes must be applied from the driver's seat
while disengaging the transmission park manual release cable.
While applying the brakes, disengage the transmission park manual release cable.
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Pull the transmission park manual release cable out until it unlocks.
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Allow the transmission park manual release cable to retract. Stow the cable strap.
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Install the manual park release cable access cover.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Repower
WARNING:
Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an
accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never
compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely
follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an
accidental deployment...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and..