Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Removal and Installation - Downshift Paddle Switch

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Removal and Installation - Downshift Paddle Switch

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).

Remove the bolts and the steering wheel rear cover.

On both sides.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Remove the bolts and the steering wheel bezel.

Remove the bolt and the downshift paddle switch.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation - Gear Shift Module (GSM)

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: Move the front seats forward and rearward as necessary to access floor console components...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Driver Side Footwell Air Discharge Temperature Sensor

Removal Remove the driver side knee airbag. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the driver side footwell air discharge temperature sensor...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Gear Shift Module (GSM)

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: Move the front seats forward and rearward as necessary to access floor console components. Release the clips and remove the RH floor console side trim panel...