Handle of the automatic transmission lever removal

1990 FORD TEMPO
30,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JPINEDA01
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I would like to remove the handle of the automatic transmission of the car listed above. The shop manual says that you have to place the lever in a gear, depress the handle button and pull it out. I have tried but unsuccessfully. It is so hard to have it done.
Jun 6, 2018 at 4:20 PM
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STRAILER
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Never heard of that. Can you shoot a picture of the dipstick so I can see it?

Cheers, Ken
Jun 7, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com. I did some research for this issue and found very limited information. However, when I checked under shift interlock service, I did find directions for removal. According to Alldata, this is how it comes apart:

Hold shift knob securely and depress release button, then pull up on shift knob. Ensure that the spring loaded release button does not eject from shift knob rapidly.

Give that a try and let me know if it helps. I realize the only difference is you mentioned placing it in gear. This does not mention anything like that.

Let us know if you get it.

Take care,
Joe
Jun 7, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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