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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Install the selector lever cable and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Installing Selector Lever Cable Nuts
      G03991984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Carefully pull the bottom of the instrument panel brace and slide the selector lever cable behind the brace.
    Fig 2: Sliding Selector Lever Cable Behind Brace
    G03991983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Pull the selector lever cable toward the front of the vehicle, and position the cable under the rear floor heat duct.
    Fig 3: Positioning Cable Under Rear Floor Heat Duct
    G03991982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 bolts for the instrument panel brace.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Installing Bolts For Instrument Panel Brace
      G03991981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Make sure that the selector lever cable is in the routing clip.
    Fig 5: Checking Selector Lever Cable Is In Routing Clip
    G03991996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the carpet and insulation back in place.
  7. Slide the selector lever cable into the shifter housing. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
    Fig 6: Identifying Tab On Selector Lever Cable Connector
    G03991980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.
    Fig 7: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Selector Lever
    G03991979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .

    10. 6-speed transaxle 

  10. Install the selector lever cable in the bracket and make sure that the plunger is locked in place. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
    Fig 8: Installing Selector Lever Cable In Bracket
    G03991999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the electrical connector to the selector lever cable bracket.
    Fig 9: Locating Electrical Connector At Shift Cable Bracket
    G03990909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: Do not force the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever, damage to the lever will occur.
    Fig 10: Locating Shift Cable End
    G03991743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the shift cable end.

    13. CVT transaxle 

  13. Install the shift cable into the bracket and make sure that the plunger is locked in place. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
    Fig 11: Checking Shift Cable Seated Into Bracket
    G03991987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the electrical connector to the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 12: Locating Electrical Connector At Shift Cable Bracket
    G03990909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the shift cable end.
    Fig 13: Locating Shift Cable End
    G03990221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. All vehicles 

  16. Attach the selector lever cable to the brake tube bracket. Connect the wire harness to the selector lever cable.
    Fig 14: Connecting Wire Harness To Selector Lever Cable
    G03992005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If necessary, adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
  18. Install the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
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