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Gearshift Lever: Removal

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  1. Remove the gearshift knob.
  2. Remove the floor console finish panel.
  3. Remove the 2 rear side console bolts.
  4. Remove the 2 front console center bolts.
  5. Remove the screws securing the console to shift base.
  6. Remove the console.
  7. Disconnect the shift cable ends at the shift and select levers.
  8. CAUTION: Carefully disconnect the cable from the shift lever base. Do not damage the shift cable retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Cables
    G04682348Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base.
  10. Remove the 4 gearshift lever nuts.
  11. Remove the gearshift lever assembly.