Lincoln Corsair: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40 / Removal and Installation - Downshift Paddle Switch
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the downshift paddle switch.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the retainer and the downshift paddle switch.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Activation
NOTE:
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is no electrical power available, connect an external power source.
Apply the parking brake...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the FCIMB .
Refer to: Front Controls Interface Module B (FCIMB) (415-00 Information
and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and
Installation)...
Other information:
Steering Column Overview
The steering column system consists of the following components:
Steering wheel
SCCM
Telescopic and tilt motors (power adjustable steering column)
Steering column control switches (power adjustable steering column)
The
steering column is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel
and the steering gear...
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...