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Selector Lever Cable - Vehicles With: Column Shift: Removal

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    Prior to replacing the selector lever cable for a no start or high shift effort concern, verify the selector lever cable to bracket clip is fully seated at the transmission and selector lever assembly. Unseated cables can cause selector lever cable binding and prevent the manual shaft from completely returning to the P position.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

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    Remove the steering column shrouds. REFER to: Steering Column Shrouds .

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    Position the selector lever in D.
GFD41893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown in illustration, all others similar.

    Lower the steering column opening trim panel.

GFD38978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
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    NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown in illustration, all others similar.

    Remove the screws and the steering column opening trim panel.

GFD38980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Remove the bolts and the steering column reinforcement panel.
GFD38981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Remove the selector cable retainer bolt.
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    NOTE: Do not pull or pry on the selector lever cable or the selector lever cable end may be damaged. Use a screwdriver and turn the screwdriver as shown in illustration to pry the cable end off the post as close to the post as possible.

    Using a screwdriver, disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever mechanism and the steering column.

GFD41915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Remove the screw and position the instrument panel lower center finish panel aside.
GFD41916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Push the rubber grommet and the selector lever cable through the floor pan.
GFD41917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Clean the cable adjuster lock.
GFD41894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

    Rotate the cable adjuster lock upward and disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.

GFD41895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Remove the selector cable retainer bolt and disconnect the cable from the routing clip.
GFD41918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the bracket and remove the selector lever cable.
GFD41919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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