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Selector Lever Cable - Column Shift: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the steering column shrouds. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  3. Position the selector lever into the D position.
  4. 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.

    Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column.

    1. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever mechanism.
    2. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column bracket.
    3. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Bracket, Selector Lever Cable And Retainer
      G08341233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Push the rubber grommet and selector lever cable through the floor pan.
    Fig 2: Locating Rubber Grommet
    G08341234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Detach the selector lever cable from the routing clip.
    Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable And Routing Clip
    G08341235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Nut
    G07412445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. 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.

    Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.

    Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Lever
    G08341237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.
      Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retaining Clip
      G08341238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the selector lever cable.
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