Selector Lever Bezel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 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 .
Remove the PRNDL trim ring.

Fig 1: Removing PRNDL Trim Ring
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Remove the upper console panel.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Console Panel
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Slide the lower shift knob bezel downward.

Fig 3: Sliding Lower Shift Knob Bezel Downward
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Remove the bolt and lift up on the shift knob to remove.

Fig 4: Removing Shift Knob Bolt
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Remove the lower shift knob bezel.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Shift Knob Bezel
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Disconnect the light bulb from the PRNDL bezel.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Light Bulb From PRNDL Bezel
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Release the 4 locking tabs and remove the PRNDL bezel assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Locking Tabs

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