How to Remove the Gear Shift on a Manual Transmission Ford F-150
by Richard Ristow
A Ford F-150's gear shift is simple to remove. It is also a repair procedure that doesn't require disabling the F-150's airbag system, unlike many of the components located in the dashboard. There are two major reasons why you might consider doing this. If you're revamping and customizing the F-150's interior, the shift lever boot, the lever and the knob likely have aftermarket options to consider. On a more pragmatic level, you will need to remove the gear shifter entirely if you are going to access and work on the manual transmission.
Step 1
Remove the shift boot's four retaining screws located at each corner of the boot. You will have to lift up the corner to get at the screws.
Step 2
Pull the boot directly upward to expose a nut and bolt on the lever. You do not need to remove the boot completely from the lever. So you can leave the shift knob alone.
Step 3
Unscrew the nut with a socket wrench. Then push the threaded side of the bolt through the lever. Grab the bolt by its other side and pull it out of the shift lever.
Step 4
Remove the lever from the square mounting boot beneath it.
References
- "Chilton's Ford Pick-Ups/Expedition/Navigator 1997-2009 Repair Manual"; Eric Michael Milhalyi and Jay Storer; 2009
Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
- Socket wrench
- Socket set
Writer Bio
Richard Ristow has written for journals, newspapers and websites since 2002. His work has appeared in "2009 Nebula Showcase" and elsewhere. He is a winner of the Science Fiction Poetry Association's Rhysling Award and he edits poetry for Belfire Press. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and has managed an automotive department at WalMart.
