Gearshift Cables: Removal

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.

Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle shift control lever.

Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Cables
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NOTE: Carefully pry the retainer on the gearshift cables. Do not damage the gearshift cable retainers.

Fig 2: Locating Gearshift Cables And Transaxle Bracket

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Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle bracket.
Remove the Restraints Control Module (RCM). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Position the insulation blanket aside.
Remove the wiring harness from the studs.
Remove the 2 gearshift cable grommet nuts and detach the gearshift cables from the floor.

Fig 3: Locating Gearshift Cable Grommet Nuts
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Disconnect the shift cable and select cable from the gearshift lever.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Shift Cable And Select Cable From Gearshift Lever
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NOTE: Carefully disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base. Do not damage the gearshift cable retainers.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Gearshift Cables From Gearshift Lever Base

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Disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base.
Pull the gearshift cables through the bulkhead into the interior.