1981 Shift Indicator
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1981 Shift Indicator
I need to repalce the shift indicator on my 1981 F-150.Does anyone know the how to's?The cabel has broke,and I found a indicator assy. on E-Bay.Just need instructions on how to replace it.Thanks All
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There's a black plastic cover that has to come off of the steering column. It is held on with one screw on the bottom, but once that's out you'll have to spread it open somewhat to get it off. It feels like it will break, but I've not broken one yet.
Once off you'll see a wire in a tube from the indicator around the column to a pin on the lever. The tube is held on with a screw with an arched washer. That must come off and the new one put back in its place. But, the tube is sure to be brittle so go gently with the new one. I've had them work fine even with a broken tube, but still use caution.
Once off you'll see a wire in a tube from the indicator around the column to a pin on the lever. The tube is held on with a screw with an arched washer. That must come off and the new one put back in its place. But, the tube is sure to be brittle so go gently with the new one. I've had them work fine even with a broken tube, but still use caution.
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Yeah, the shroud needs to come off... it's the part in the picture but yours doesn't look like this and has only one screw.
You might need/want to remove a piece of plastic trim on the dash frame right at the steering column, I forget if it's in the way or not.
You might need/want to remove a piece of plastic trim on the dash frame right at the steering column, I forget if it's in the way or not.
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