Selector Lever Cable - Column Shift: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. 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. REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the steering column shrouds. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
Position the selector lever into the D position.
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.
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.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Mounting Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean cable adjustment lock of any debris.
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.

Move the locking tab up and disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.