Selector Lever Knob: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles equipped with a 2.5L or 3.0L (4V) engine

Remove the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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Remove the center console trim panel.

Fig 2: Locating Center Console Trim Panel
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Disconnect the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) or select switch electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
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All vehicles

NOTE: TCS shown in the illustration, select switch similar.

Fig 4: Sliding Selector Lever Knob Bezel

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Slide the selector lever knob bezel downward to gain access to the 2 selector lever knob screws.

NOTE: It is necessary to route the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness or select switch harness out of the selector lever bezel when removing the selector lever knob.

Remove the 2 screws from the selector lever knob. Remove the selector lever knob and selector lever knob bezel.

Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Knob And Selector Lever Knob Bezel

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