Selector Lever Knob - 3.5L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the PRNDL trim ring.

Fig 1: Locating PRNDL Trim Ring

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Remove the upper console panel.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Console Panel

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Slide the lower shift knob bezel downward.

Fig 3: Sliding Lower Shift Knob Bezel Downward

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Remove and discard the 2 bolts from the selector lever knob.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts

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Vehicles equipped with a light bulb

Disconnect the light from the PRNDL bezel.

Fig 5: Locating Light From PRNDL Bezel

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Vehicles equipped with LED illumination

Disconnect the LED electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating LED Electrical Connector

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All vehicles

Disconnect the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) electrical connector and remove the wiring harness retainer from the selector lever housing.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Control (TC) Switch Electrical Connector

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NOTE: Selector lever removed for clarity.

Release the 3 tabs and remove the PRNDL bezel, selector lever knob and knob bezel.

Fig 8: Locating Tabs

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