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Cable - Shift: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission control selector dial bezel; refer to BEZEL - TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR DIAL .
  2. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) and the bracket; refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE .
  3. Remove the air bag diagnostic monitor (14B056) and the bracket; refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  4. Remove the gearshift lever cable nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Gearshift Lever Cable Nut
    G01372227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the cable floorpan bracket bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Cable Floorpan Bracket Bolts
    G01372228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the cable bulkhead bracket nuts.
    Fig 3: Removing Cable Bulkhead Bracket Nuts
    G01372229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the (A) transmission range switch cable nut and the (B) control cable front clamp (7713).
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Range Switch Cable Nut & Front Clamp
    G01372230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the shift cable and bracket (7E395) from inside the vehicle.