Selector Lever Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the lower steering column shroud and finish panel.
Carry out the following:
1. Remove the 4 screws and position the wire harness shield aside.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission selector lever arm.
3. Disconnect the shift cable from the bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.

Fig 2: Pushing Rubber Grommet Through Bulkhead
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift cable bracket.
3. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts and the shift cable bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.