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Selector Lever Cable and Bracket - Floor Shift: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: Turn off the electrical power to the air suspension prior to hoisting, jacking, or towing an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch to the OFF position.
    2. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.
    1. Remove the nut, and disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
    3. Remove and discard the selector lever cable retainer.
      Fig 1: Removing And Discard Selector Lever Cable Retainer
      G04584872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Unclip the selector lever cable from the clips that route the cable upward toward the top of the engine compartment.
  5. Remove the bolts and the selector lever cable bracket from the transmission.
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable Bracket From Transmission
    G04584873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. From the engine compartment, unclip the selector lever cable from the clip that routes the cable toward the bulkhead.
  7. From the engine compartment, use a suitable tool to push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.
  8. Remove tie wrap retaining selector lever cable to instrument panel wiring harness.
    Fig 3: Securing Shift Cable To Instrument Panel Wiring Harness
    G04584874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the instrument panel finish panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G04584875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Lift the console finish panel up and remove the finish panel.
    Fig 5: Removing Console Finish Panel
    G04584876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lift the shift indicator bezel and remove the bulb.
    Fig 6: Lifting Shift Indicator Bezel And Removing Bulb
    G04584877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the shifter mechanism.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Shifter Mechanism
    G04584878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Release the selector lever cable housing clip.
    Fig 8: Releasing Shift Cable Housing Clip From Shifter Assembly
    G04584879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. From the passenger compartment, remove the selector lever cable from the vehicle.
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