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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

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  1. Install the selector lever cable, position the grommet in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
      G06503302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the center console side cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Center Console Side Cover
    G06503300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable
    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 in 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 end to make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed.
    Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Housing
    G06503299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the selector lever cable in the selector lever housing.
  4. Place the selector lever in REVERSE.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever In REVERSE
    G06503305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the selector lever cable end on the selector lever.
    Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable
    G06503298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
    Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever In DRIVE
    G06064261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the power outlet trim cover in place and install the 2 fasteners.
    Fig 7: Locating Power Outlet Trim Cover Fasteners
    G06503297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the center console trim cover.
    Fig 8: Locating Center Console Trim Cover
    G06503275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    MKX only 

  9. Install the selector lever trim ring.
    Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
    G06503274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  10. Position the selector lever cable bracket in place and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts
      G06503294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place. Press the selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket and listen for the selector lever cable retainer to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that the selector lever is locked into the selector lever cable bracket.
    Fig 11: Locating Selector Lever Cable Tabs
    G06503293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the selector lever cable in the selector lever cable bracket.
  12. Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.
      Fig 12: Rotating Manual Control Lever
      G06067707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Unlock the adjuster.
    1. Pry the latch up.
    2. Push the lock tab to slide it over.
      Fig 13: Pushing Lock Tab
      G06064263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Slide the selector lever cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
    Fig 14: Sliding Selector Lever Cable End Forward Or Backward
    G06064264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable end, make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the manual control lever ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the manual control lever ball stud.
    Fig 15: Locating Manual Control Lever
    G06067710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. With the adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
  16. Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.
    Fig 16: Sliding Adjuster Tab To LOCK Position
    G06067711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the ACL  assembly in place and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 17: Locating ACL Assembly Bracket Bolt
      G06502358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Tighten the ACL  outlet pipe clamp at the TB  .
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 18: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe And Pipe Clamp
      G06067667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the engine breather to the ACL  assembly.
    Fig 19: Locating Engine Breather From Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly
    G06067665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the ACL  assembly.
    Fig 20: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G06502356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Connect the MAF  sensor electrical connector and connect the electrical harness fastener.
    Fig 21: Locating MAF Sensor Electrical Connector And Electrical Harness Fastener
    G06502400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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