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Removal & Installation (Focus)

  1. Remove center console front cup holder insert. Remove 2 center console retaining screws. Remove rear cup holder insert. Remove 3 nuts retaining center console. Remove parking brake boot from parking brake handle. Remove parking brake boot from center console. Raise parking brake handle and lock in place.
  2. Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Remove center console. Unclip gearshift lever cable. Unclip and remove gearshift lever cable outer sleeve from gearshift lever assembly. Disconnect gearshift lever assembly electrical connector. Remove 4 nuts retaining gearshift lever assembly to floor pan. Remove gearshift lever assembly.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Coat gearshift lever assembly retaining bolts with thread locking compound. Tighten all nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust gearshift cable by placing gearshift lever in "D" position. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure gearshift cable outer sleeve is free for moving after unlocking.
  4. Unlatch gearshift cable locking mechanism (turn counterclockwise). Ensure Transmission Range (TR) sensor alignment marks are aligned with transaxle manual lever. Move transaxle manual lever to "D" position. Latch gearshift cable locking mechanism (turn clockwise). Lower vehicle and check gearshift cable adjustment.