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Selector Lever Cable and Bracket: 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 DRIVE 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 Selector Lever Cable
      G06171580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Detach the cable pin-type retainer from the floor pan.
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  6. Push the rubber grommet and selector lever cable through the floor pan.
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  7. 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 2: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable From Manual Control Lever
    G07483543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. 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.
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  9. Remove the selector lever cable.
  10. NOTE: 6.2L (2V) shown in illustration, 6.8L (3V) and 6.7L Diesel similar.

    Detach the fuel line bracket and wiring harness pin-type retainers from selector lever cable bracket.

    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Line Bracket And Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainers At Selector Lever Cable Bracket
    G07483563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and the selector lever cable bracket from the transmission.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts
    G07483564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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