Selector Lever: Removal

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

MKX only

Using a suitable tool, remove the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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All vehicles
Lift the armrest. Using a suitable tool, remove the center console trim cover.

Fig 2: Locating Center Console Trim Cover
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Remove the 2 fasteners and position the power outlet trim cover aside.

Fig 3: Locating Power Outlet Trim Cover Fasteners
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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.

Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable

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Remove the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.
Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever housing.

Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Housing
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Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolts and the selector lever.

Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Bolts
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