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Fiesta Ib5 Reverse Switch

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hello all,can anyone tell me what the procedure is for removing and fitting a replacement ib5 reverse switch is please?

many thanks

andy

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    hello all,can anyone tell me what the procedure is for removing and fitting a replacement ib5 reverse switch is please?

    many thanks

    andy

    the switch is on the front of the box, near the selector linkage. unplug the switch and unscrew it, you might loose a little oil from the gearbox. pull the switch out and thats it :)

    new switch 'should' be tightened up to 18Nm

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    the switch is on the front of the box, near the selector linkage. unplug the switch and unscrew it, you might loose a little oil from the gearbox. pull the switch out and thats it :)

    new switch 'should' be tightened up to 18Nm

    unscrew it on an IB5 gearbox?.......this 1 uses 2 torx T30 bolts

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    unscrew it on an IB5 gearbox?.......this 1 uses 2 torx T30 bolts

    must be a few variations of the IB5 box then, certainly unscrews on mine :)

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    ford upgraded the switch from a screw in to the square bolt down version.

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    ford upgraded the switch from a screw in to the square bolt down version.

    nice one mate :)

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