Lincoln Aviator: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Removal and Installation - Gear Shift Module (GSM)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

NOTE: Move the front seats forward and rearward as necessary to access the floor console components.

1. Remove the bolt cover and bolt. Release the clips and remove the LH floor console side panel extension.
   

1. Release the retainers and remove the LH floor console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the retainers and remove the RH floor console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Position the carpet aside.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the RH floor console bolts.
   
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     Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Position the carpet aside.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the LH bolts and position the floor console rearward.
   
   1. 
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the bolts, pull out the GSM, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the GSM.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.