Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud that retains the upper gearshift lever to the lower gearshift lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Gearshift Lever Boot
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- Remove the 2 screws retaining the console to the floor.
- Raise the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly to access the nut and eccentric stud.
Remove the nut.

Fig 2: Locating Gearshift Nut
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Install the nut on the LH side of the lever, then tighten the nut to remove the eccentric stud out of the gearshift lever.

Fig 3: Installing Nut On LH Side Of Lever
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Remove the upper gearshift lever and the outer gearshift lever boot and console assembly as an assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Gearshift Lever And Outer Gearshift Lever Boot And Console Assembly
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CAUTION: Note the position of the vehicle identification tags on the top of the inner gearshift lever boot for correct installation.

Fig 5: Locating Inner Gearshift Lever Boot

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If necessary, remove the 4 screws and the inner gearshift lever boot.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.