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Removal and Installation

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  1. 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: Raising Outer Gearshift Lever Boot And Console Assembly
      G03276177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut
    G03276178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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 From Gearshift Lever
    G03276179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the upper gearshift lever and the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly as an assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Gearshift Lever, Boot & Console Assembly
    G03276180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. CAUTION: Note the position of the vehicle identification tags on the top of the inner gearshift lever boot for correct installation.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws And Inner Gearshift Lever Boot
    G03276181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If necessary, remove the four screws and the inner gearshift lever boot.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.