Gearshift Cables: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Pull the gearshift cables through the bulkhead into the exterior.
- Install the 2 gearshift cable grommet nuts and attach the gearshift cables to the floor.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Install the wiring harness onto the studs.
- Connect the gearshift cables to the gearshift lever base.
- Connect the select cable and the shift cable to the gearshift lever.
- Position the insulation blanket into place.
- Install the RCM. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Connect the gearshift cables to the transaxle bracket.
- Connect the gearshift cables to the transaxle shift control lever.
- Adjust the gearshift cables. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION & MKZ article.
- Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Install the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
NOTE:
When inserting the gearshift cables through the bulkhead, use care and do not damage the heat shielding.
NOTE:
When inserting the gearshift cables through the bulkhead, make sure the arrow on the grommet is pointing upward.
NOTE:
Make sure the gearshift cables are fully seated into the gearshift lever base or damage may occur.
NOTE:
Make sure the gearshift cables are fully seated into the transaxle bracket or damage may occur.
NOTE:
The gearshift cable ends and transaxle bracket slots are unique. They can only be fully seated in the correct slot.
NOTE:
The top cable will have id tape.