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Gearshift Cables: Removal

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    NOTE: Carefully disconnect the spring clip from the cable end. It can become unfastened from the cable.
  1. Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle gearshift control assembly.
    • Pull the spring clip out of the groove, lift upward and rotate the clip 90 degrees.
  2. NOTE: Carefully pry the gearshift cables from the transaxle bracket.
  3. Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle bracket.
  4. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL article.
  5. Remove the Restraints Control Module (RCM). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  6. Disconnect the Smart Junction Box (SJB) electrical connector and the 2 harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Locating Smart Junction Box (SJB) Electrical Connector
    G07443001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Locating Harness Electrical Connectors
    G07443002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever assembly.
  8. Remove the 2 gearshift cable grommet nuts.
  9. Remove the gearshift cables.
Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Cables
G07443003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.