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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

  1. Attach the draw cord to the transaxle end of the selector lever cable.
  2. Pull the selector lever cable through the floor panel.
  3. Install the selector lever cable grommet.
    Fig 1: Installing Selector Lever Cable Grommet
    G01613085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Secure the insulator material and the floor covering with adhesive tape (head exchanger shown removed).
    Fig 2: Securing Insulator Material And Floor Covering
    G01613086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the heater housing cover (right-hand side shown).
    • Locate the four clips.
    • Install the two screws.
    Fig 3: Installing Heater Housing Cover
    G01613087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the center console lower trim panels (left-hand side shown).
    • Install the clip.
    • Install the screws.
    Fig 4: Installing Center Console Lower Trim Panels
    G01613088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the footwell heater channel.
    Fig 5: Installing Footwell Heater Channel
    G01613089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the selector cable to the selector lever.
    1. Shift the selector lever to "P".
    2. Clip in the selector lever cable outer sleeve.
    3. Clip in the selector lever cable.
    Fig 6: Installing Selector Cable To Selector Lever
    G01613090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  11. Remove the draw cord.
  12. Connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever assembly.
    1. Position the selector lever cable.
    2. Connect the selector lever cable to the transmission range (TR) sensor bracket.
      • Shift the selector lever to "D".
    3. Secure the adjuster assembly by turning the selector lever cable outer sleeve.
      Fig 7: Connecting Selector Lever Cable To Selector Lever Assembly
      G01613091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Clip the selector lever cable into the right-hand side of the bracket.
    Fig 8: Clipping Selector Lever Cable Into Right-Hand Side Of Bracket
    G01613092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the exhaust heat shield.
    Fig 9: Installing Exhaust Heat Shield
    G01613093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the wiring harness cover.
    Fig 10: Installing Wiring Harness Cover
    G01613094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: Install a new exhaust flange gasket.
    Fig 11: Attaching Exhaust Pipe Support Insulators And Connecting Front Exhaust Pipe
    G01613095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Attach the exhaust pipe support insulators and connect the front exhaust pipe.
  17. Remove the support wrap.
    Fig 12: Removing Support Wrap
    G01613096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
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