Gearshift Cables: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle shift control lever.

Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Cables & Transaxle Shift Control Lever
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle bracket.
NOTE: Carefully pry the retainer on the gearshift cables. Do not damage the gearshift cable retainers.

Fig 2: Locating Gearshift Cables & Transaxle Bracket
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Remove the Restraints Control Module (RCM). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
Position the insulation blanket aside.
Remove the wiring harness from the studs.
Remove the 2 gearshift cable grommet nuts and detach the gearshift cables from the floor.

Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Cable Grommet Nuts
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Disconnect the shift cable and select cable from the gearshift lever.

Fig 4: Locating Shift Cable & Select Cable
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Disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base.
NOTE: Carefully disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base. Do not damage the gearshift cable retainers.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Gearshift Cables From Gearshift Lever Base
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull the gearshift cables through the bulkhead into the interior.