Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Place the floor shift selector level in the (D) position.

Fig 1: Locating Floor Shift Selector Lever In (D) Position

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Gently pry up to remove the upper shift lever trim ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Shift Lever Trim Ring

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Remove the top finish panel.

Fig 3: Locating Top Finish Panel

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Remove the selector lever cable from the gearshift assembly.
1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the gearshift lever.
2. Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.

Fig 4: Selector Lever Cable At Gearshift Assembly

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Remove the 2 nuts for the selector lever cable.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 5: Selector Lever Cable Nuts

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Loosen the bolt for the Z-bracket and rotate the Z-bracket counterclockwise to allow access to the shift cable bracket.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Z-Bracket & Bolt

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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.

Fig 7: Locating Shift Cable End At Manual Lever

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Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 8: Selector Lever Cable At Bracket

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- To install the upper shift lever trim ring, orient the thick tab on the driver side front of the shifter and press into place.
- Adjust the selector lever cable after installation. For additional information, refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .

Fig 9: Upper Shift Lever Trim Ring (Thick Tab On Driver Side)

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