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Removal And Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Place the floor shift selector lever in the (D) position.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Drive (D) Position
    GF0042416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Gently pry up to remove the shift selector lever trim ring.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever Trim Ring
    GF0042423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Compartment Tray
    GF0042401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the top finish panel from the center console.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Top Finish Panel
    GF0042424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the power outlet electrical connector.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Connector
    GF0042425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 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.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End And Bracket
    GF0042403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 grommet nuts for the selector lever cable.
    • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Grommet Nuts
    GF0042404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the dash panel.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    GF0042426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the selector lever cable retainers from the transaxle.
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainers
    GF0042427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.
    12. Fig 10: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
    G03901411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 11: Identifying Bolts And Splash Shield
    GF0042417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the selector lever cable from the retainer.
    14. Fig 12: Selector Lever Cable At Retainer
    GF0025226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
    1. Pull out on the adjuster lock tabs.
    2. Slide the lock over to unlock the selector lever cable.
      • To install, push the selector lever cable lock in place to lock the selector lever cable.
    15. Fig 13: Identifying Lock Tabs
    GF0042419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the selector lever cable end from the manual lever, remove the selector lever cable bracket nuts and remove the selector lever cable assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 14: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End And Bracket Nuts
    GF0042428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Before installation, make sure the transmission manual lever is in the DRIVE position with the ignition in the OFF position or the selector lever cable will have to be adjusted.

  16. Place the manual lever in DRIVE, by positioning the manual lever between the 2 ribs on the transaxle case. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    17. Fig 15: Selector Lever Between 2 Ribs On Transaxle Case
    GF0024427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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