Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable assembly between the steering column shift tube bracket and the steering column bracket.

Remove the instrument panel steering column cover, the driver side knee brace and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the shift cable.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
2. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Steering Column Shift Tube Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Push the rubber grommet and the transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the shift cable between the transmission manual control lever and the shift cable bracket.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable At Manual Control Lever

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the cable at the manual control lever.
Remove the locking tab and shift cable from the bracket.
- Discard the locking tab.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Locking Tab And Shift Cable From Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the shift cable bracket (all except vehicles equipped with 4.2L engine).
- Remove the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 m (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the shift cable bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .