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

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / 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.

Disconnect the RH floor console electrical connectors.

Release the clips and remove the LH floor console side trim panel.

Disconnect the LH floor console electrical connectors.

Remove the bolts and position the floor console rearward.

Open the console door.

Release the clips, detach the console top panel, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the console top panel.

Remove the bolts and the GSM.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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