LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 526 (Automatic Transmission) >> In-Vehicle Repair >> Transmission Selector Cable >> Item 4, 5 And 6: Transmission Selector Cable End And Retainer Removal Note

Item 4, 5 And 6: Transmission Selector Cable End And Retainer Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the two screws and the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G03244615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Separate the LH instrument panel finish panel from the instrument panel.
    Fig 2: Separating LH Instrument Panel Finish Panel From Instrument Panel
    G03244616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the RH instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 3: Removing RH Instrument Panel Finish Panel
    G03244617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the screws and the instrument panel opening reinforcement cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Opening Reinforcement Cover
    G03244618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the transmission selector cable.
    1. Disconnect the transmission selector cable end from the steering column.
    2. Push the lock tab and separate the transmission selector cable from the bracket.
    3. Remove the transmission selector cable from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Selector Cable
    G03244619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals