Selector Lever Cable: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install the selector lever cable, position the grommet in place and install the 2 nuts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: Identifying Grommet Nuts
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2. Install the center console side cover.
Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Side Cover
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3. Install the selector lever cable in the selector lever housing.
Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable On Selector Lever Housing
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4. Place the selector lever in REVERSE.
Fig 4: Placing Selector Lever In Reverse
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5. Install the selector lever cable end on the selector lever.
Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End From Selector Lever
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6. Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
Fig 6: Placing Selector Lever In Drive
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7. Position the power outlet trim cover in place and install the 2 fasteners.
Fig 7: Identifying Fasteners On Power Outlet Trim Cover
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8. Install the center console trim cover.
Fig 8: Identifying Center Console Trim Cover
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MKX 

9. Install the selector lever trim ring.
Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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All vehicles 

10. Install the selector lever cable in the bracket.
Fig 10: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket & Tabs
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11. Place the manual lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual lever counterclockwise one detent.
Fig 11: Rotating Manual Lever Clockwise & Counterclockwise
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12. Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
Fig 12: Unlocking Adjuster By Sliding Locking Tab Over
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13. Slide the cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual lever.
Fig 13: Sliding Cable End Forward Or Backward To Align It With Manual Lever
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14. With the adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual lever.
Fig 14: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Manual Lever
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15. Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.
Fig 15: Sliding Release Tab Back To Lock Adjuster
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16. Connect the selector lever cable on the manual lever.
Fig 16: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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17. Position the air cleaner assembly in place and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 17: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly Bracket Bolt
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18. Tighten the air cleaner outlet pipe clamp at the throttle body.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fig 18: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp
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19. Connect the engine breather to the air cleaner assembly.
Fig 19: Locating Engine Breather
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20. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the air cleaner assembly.
Fig 20: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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21. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector and connect the electrical harness fastener.
Fig 21: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Fastener
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22. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.