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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. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
  3. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    1. Release the pin-type retainers and remove the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the screw and data link connector (DLC).
    3. Remove the bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    4. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    4. Fig 1: Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel Reinforcement
    GF0012491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable assembly between the steering column shift tube bracket and the steering column bracket.
  4. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column.
    1. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
    2. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column bracket.
    5. Fig 2: Transmission Selector Lever Cable At Steering Column
    GF0012499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the cable push pin from the stud in the bulkhead.
  6. Push the rubber grommet and transmission selector lever cable through the bulkhead.
  7. Remove the selector lever cable and bracket from the transmission.
    1. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Disconnect the wire harness from the selector lever cable bracket.
    3. Remove the bolts and position the selector lever cable and bracket aside.
      • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 3: Removing Selector Lever Cable & Bracket From Transmission With Torque Specification
    GF0044807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the selector lever cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket and listen for the cable to click into place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the selector lever cable bracket. Also, make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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