Selector Lever Cable and Bracket - Column Shift: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If equipped, turn the air suspension switch to the OFF position.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
- Remove and discard the selector lever cable retainer.
- Unclip the selector lever cable from the clips that route the cable upward toward the top of the engine compartment.
- Remove the bolts and the selector lever cable bracket from the transmission.
- From the engine compartment, unclip the selector lever cable from the clip that routes the cable toward the bulkhead.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission selector lever arm and support.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column bracket.
- Remove and discard the selector lever cable retainer.
- From the engine compartment, use a suitable tool to push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.
- From the passenger compartment, remove the selector lever cable from the vehicle.
WARNING:
Turn off the electrical power to the air suspension prior to hoisting, jacking, or towing an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.