Selector Lever Cable: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the Restraints Control Module (RCM). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable Tabs
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Remove the selector lever cable from the retainer.

Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable And Retainer
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Disconnect the 2 wiring harness fasteners and position the RCM wiring harness aside.

Fig 5: Locating RCM Wiring Harness Fasteners
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Position the insulation blanket away from the bulkhead to gain access to the 2 selector lever cable bracket nuts.

Fig 6: Locating Insulation Blanket
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Remove the 2 selector lever cable grommet nuts and remove the selector lever cable through the interior of the vehicle.

Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts

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