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.

  1. Remove the steering wheel.
    Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the bolts and the steering wheel rear cover.
  1. On both sides.
    Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  1. Remove the bolts and the steering wheel bezel.
  1. Remove the bolt and the downshift paddle switch.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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