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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Do not drive the vehicle without the selector lever cable installed.
  1. With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the 6 retainers and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
    G03901411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts and the transaxle control splash shield.
    • To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Control Splash Shield
    G04620866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Before installation, make sure the transmission control lever is in the DRIVE position with the ignition in the OFF position.
    Fig 3: Positioning Selector Lever Between Ribs On Transaxle Case
    G04620869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever
    G04620875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the adjustment screws on the transaxle end of the shift cable, then disconnect the transaxle control cable by loosening the selector lever adjustment screw.
    • Release the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    • Remove the nuts from the transaxle control cable bracket.
    • To install, tighten the adjustment screws to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the selector lever cable adjustment screw to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  6. Disconnect the pin-type retainers from the engine locator boss.
    Fig 5: Locating Retainers From Engine Locator Boss
    G04620876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 6: Locating Pin-Type Retainer
    G04620877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transmission selector lever trim ring.
    • Carefully pry up the 4 trim ring clips (inserted into the bezel) and remove the trim ring.
  9. Remove the floor console finish panel.
  10. Remove the shift cable grommet nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Locating Shift Panel Grommet Nuts
    G04620878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Before installation, make sure that the transmission selector lever is in the DRIVE position with the ignition in the OFF position.
  11. Disconnect the shift cable end from the transmission selector lever ball stud.
  12. Release the cable retainer from the transmission selector lever assembly.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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