Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 1930

Fig. 23: Removing Shift Lock Actuator Clip 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 24: Installing Insert Plate & Shift Lock Actuator 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CABLE & BRACKET 

Removal & Installation 

All Vehicles 

NOTE:

To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the shift cable 
assembly between the steering column shift tube bracket and the steering 
column bracket.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 25: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Steering Column 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column. 

1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.  

2. Carefully lift the locking tab and remove the transmission shift cable from the steering column 

bracket.  

2. Disconnect the shift cable push pin from the stud in the bulkhead.  

3. Push the rubber grommet and transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.  

4. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING . 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 26: Removing Transmission Shift Cable From Transmission 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Remove the transmission shift cable from the transmission. 

1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.  

2. Depress the lock tabs to release the transmission shift cable and disconnect the transmission shift 

cable from the transmission shift cable bracket.  

4.6L Or 5.4L Engines With 4R70W Transmission 

6. Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission. 

1. Remove the bolts.  

2. Remove the shift cable bracket. 

NOTE:

To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the shift cable 
assembly between the manual control lever and the shift cable bracket.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup