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Selector Lever Cable & Bracket - Floor Shift: Removal

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    WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch to the OFF position.
    2. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  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.
    4. Fig 1: Selector Lever Cable At Transmission
    GF0014169Courtesy 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.
    6. Fig 2: Transmission Selector Lever Cable Bracket
    GF0014170Courtesy 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 the tie wrap retaining the selector lever cable to instrument panel wiring harness.
    9. Fig 3: Tie Wrap On Selector Lever Cable & Instrument Panel Wiring Harness
    GF0014176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the instrument panel finish panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
    10. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Finish Panel & Electrical Connector
    GF0014157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Lift the console finish panel up and remove the finish panel.
    11. Fig 5: Console Finish Panel
    GF0014158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lift the shift indicator bezel and remove the bulb.
    12. Fig 6: Shift Indicator Bezel Bulb & Harness
    GF0014161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the shifter mechanism.
    13. Fig 7: Selector Lever Cable At Shifter Mechanism
    GF0014177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Release the selector lever cable housing clip.
    14. Fig 8: Selector Lever Cable Housing Clip
    GF0014178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. From the passenger compartment, remove the selector lever cable from the vehicle.
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