Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud that retains the upper gearshift lever to the lower gearshift lever.
1. Remove the two screws retaining the console to the floor.
2. Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud.
Fig 1: Removing Outer Gearshift Lever Boot & Console Assembly
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Remove the nut.

Fig 2: Removing Eccentric Stud Nut
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Install the nut on the LH side of the lever, then tighten the nut to remove the eccentric stud out of the gearshift lever.

Fig 3: Removing Eccentric Stud Out Of Gearshift Lever
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Remove the upper gearshift lever and the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly as an assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Gearshift Lever, Gearshift Lever Boot & Console Assembly
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CAUTION: Note the position of the vehicle identification tags on the top of the inner gearshift lever boot for correct installation.

Fig 5: Removing Inner Gearshift Lever Boot

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If necessary, remove the four screws and the inner gearshift lever boot.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.