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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN2006TOWN CAR V8-4.6L VIN V FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Lincoln Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2006 Lincoln Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex FuelSECTION Service and Repair
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the manual lever shift control cable.
3. Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
4. Remove the bolts and remove the digital TR sensor.
Installation
1. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the bolts.
2. NOTE: Manual shift lever shaft must be in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
3. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
Tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
4. With the manual lever in overdrive, connect the shift lever control cable.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
Special Tool(s):
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor:
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the manual lever shift control cable.
3. Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
4. Remove the bolts and remove the digital TR sensor.
Installation
1. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the bolts.
2. NOTE: Manual shift lever shaft must be in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
3. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
Tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
4. With the manual lever in overdrive, connect the shift lever control cable.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.