Selector Lever Cable - Column Shift: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the steering column shrouds. For additional information, REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
- Position the selector lever into the D position.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever mechanism.
- Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column bracket.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer.
- Push the rubber grommet and selector lever cable through the floor pan.
- Detach the selector lever cable from the routing clip.
- If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
- Remove and discard the selector lever cable retaining clip.
- Lift the lock tabs on the retaining clip arms to release the clip. Pull the clip and selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
- Remove the selector lever cable.
NOTE:
To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable assembly between the selector lever mechanism and the steering column bracket.
NOTE:
To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable assembly between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.