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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

    All vehicles 

  1. Install the selector lever cable and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Installing Selector Lever Cable & Nuts
    G04657602Courtesy 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 Instrument Panel Brace
    G04657603Courtesy 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 Selector Lever Cable Under Rear Floor Heat Duct
    G04657604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 bolts for the instrument panel brace.
    • Tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Installing Instrument Panel Brace Bolts
    G04657605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Make sure that the selector lever cable is in the routing clip.
    Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Routing Clip
    G04657606Courtesy 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
    G04657608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .

    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
    G04657609Courtesy 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 selector lever cable end.

    13. CVT transaxle 

  13. Install the selector lever 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: Installing Selector Lever Cable Into Bracket
    G04657612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the electrical connector to the selector lever cable bracket.
    Fig 12: Locating Electrical Connector At Shift Cable Bracket
    G03990909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the selector lever 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: Attaching Selector Lever Cable To Brake Tube Bracket
    G04657615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If necessary, adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
  18. Install the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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