Selector Lever Cable: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness fastener from the air cleaner assembly.
Fig 1: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Fastener
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2. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Fig 2: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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3. Disconnect the engine breather from the air cleaner assembly.
Fig 3: Locating Engine Breather
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4. Remove the air cleaner assembly bracket bolt.
Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly Bracket Bolt
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5. Loosen the air cleaner outlet pipe clamp at the throttle body and remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe assembly.
Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp
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6. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.
Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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7. Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.
Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket & Tabs
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MKX 

8. Using a suitable tool, remove the selector lever trim ring.
Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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All vehicles 

9. Lift the armrest. Using a suitable tool, remove the center console trim cover.
Fig 9: Identifying Center Console Trim Cover
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10. Remove the 2 fasteners and position aside the power outlet trim cover.
Fig 10: Identifying Fasteners On Power Outlet Trim Cover
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11. Remove the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.
Fig 11: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End From Selector Lever
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12. Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever housing.
Fig 12: Locating Selector Lever Cable On Selector Lever Housing
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13. Remove the center console side cover.
Fig 13: Identifying Center Console Side Cover
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14. Remove the 2 nuts from the grommet and remove the selector lever cable.
Fig 14: Identifying Grommet Nuts
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