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Selector Lever Bezel: Removal

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Selector Lever Bezel
GF0025281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W302114 Selector lever knob set screw
2 7L010 Selector lever knob
3 7E034 Bezel
4 7806A16 Trim ring
5 78045G70 Top finish panel
6 7C489 Selector lever knob button
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Place the floor shift selector lever in the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
  3. Fig 2: Locating Floor Shift Selector Lever In (D) Position
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  4. Gently pry up to remove the upper shift lever trim ring.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Shift Lever Trim Ring
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  6. Remove the top finish panel.
  7. Fig 4: Locating Top Finish Panel
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  8. Remove the set screw.
  9. Fig 5: Locating Shift Knob Set Screw
    G03901624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the plastic straw inside of the lever does not come out.
  10. Remove the knob and wiring by pulling straight up on the knob.
  11. Fig 6: Shift Knob & Wiring
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  12. Carefully pry up the 4 bezel clips and remove the bezel.
  13. Fig 7: Bezel Clip
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  14. Remove the gearshift bezel.
  15. Fig 8: Gearshift Bezel
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