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Selector Lever Cable - Column Shift: Installation

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  1. From inside the vehicle, feed the shift cable through the opening in the bulkhead and downward toward the transmission.
  2. Seat the shift cable rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
  3. Connect the shift cable to the steering column.
    1. Install the new shift cable retainer.
    2. Connect the shift cable to the steering column bracket.
    3. Connect the shift cable to the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    Fig 1: Connecting Shift Cable To Steering Column
    G03964509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.
  5. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
  6. Rotate the manual lever forward until the travel stops. Then rotate the manual lever back 2 detents to the (D) position.
    Fig 2: Rotating Manual Lever Forward Until Travel Stops
    G03964432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: 4.6/5.4L shown, 4.2L similar.
    Fig 3: Connecting Shift Cable To Shift Cable Bracket
    G03964511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not connect the shift cable to the manual control lever at this time.
  8. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever and lock the adjuster.
    Fig 4: Connecting Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever And Locking Adjuster
    G03889710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Failure to route the selector lever cable in the routing clip can allow the cable to rest on exhaust components causing damage to the cable.
    Fig 5: Routing Selector Lever Cable In Routing Clip
    G03964360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Route the selector lever cable in the routing clip.
  10. Verify the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Verify the reverse lamps illuminate in the REVERSE position. If not, check the adjustment of the transmission range (TR) sensor. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E .
  11. Install the 2 screws and the lower dash panel.
    Fig 6: Installing Screws And Lower Dash Panel
    G03964450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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