Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the floor shift selector level in the (D) position.

Fig 1: Locating Floor Shift Selector Lever In (D) Position
Gently pry up to remove the upper shift lever trim ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Shift Lever Trim Ring
Remove the top finish panel.

Fig 3: Locating Top Finish Panel
Remove the shift cable from the gearshift assembly.
1. Disconnect the shift cable end from the gearshift lever.
2. Remove the shift cable from the bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable End From Gearshift Lever And Bracket
Remove the 2 nuts for the shift cable.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Nuts For Shift Cable
Loosen the bolt for the Z-bracket and rotate the Z-bracket counterclockwise to allow access to the shift cable bracket.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolt For Z-Bracket
Disconnect the shift cable end from the manual lever.

Fig 7: Locating Shift Cable End At Manual Lever
Remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket.

Fig 8: Identifying Shift Cable & Shift Cable Bracket
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- To install the upper shift lever trim ring, orient the thick tab on the driver side front of the shifter and press into place.
- Adjust the shift cable after installation. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
  
  Fig 9: Locating Upper Shift Lever Trim Ring