Transmission Selector Lever: Installation

NOTE: Use thread sealant for the nuts.

Install the selector lever assembly.
- Install the 4 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Nuts Under Selector Lever Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the selector lever assembly electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Assembly Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The selector lever has its own detent mechanism. Holding the selector lever is not necessary.

NOTE: When installing the shift cable, make sure that the shift cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the shift cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click in place. Pull back on the shift cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also make sure that the shift cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the shift cable end to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.

Install the selector cable to the selector lever.
1. Shift the selector lever to PARK.
2. Clip in the selector lever cable outer sleeve.
3. Clip in the selector lever cable.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Selector Lever Cable Onto Selector Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT in this article.