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Selector Lever Mechanism: Removal

  1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) lower finish panel.
    2. Fig 1: Lower Steering Column Opening Cover Screws
    GF0021867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
    1. Remove the screws and the lower shroud.
    3. Fig 2: Lower Steering Column Shroud
    GF0022861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the steering column upper shroud.
  4. Remove the IP cluster-to-shroud trim.
    5. Fig 3: IP Cluster-To-Shroud Trim
    GF0022884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the RH IP cluster trim screw.
    6. Fig 4: Right IP Cluster Trim Screw
    GF0022885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the LH IP cluster trim screw and pull the IP cluster trim from the IP.
    7. Fig 5: Left IP Cluster Trim Screw
    GF0022886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If equipped, disconnect the in-vehicle temperature sensor connector.
    8. Fig 6: In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Connector
    GF0022887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the dimmer switch electrical connector and remove the IP cluster trim.
    9. Fig 7: Dimmer Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0022888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the upper IP cluster screws.
    10. Fig 8: Upper IP Cluster Screws
    GF0022889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the RH lower IP cluster screw.
    11. Fig 9: Right Lower IP Cluster Screw
    GF0022890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the LH lower IP cluster screw and position the IP cluster aside.
    12. Fig 10: Left Lower IP Cluster Screw
    GF0022891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: To prevent cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable assembly between the steering column selector lever arm and the steering column bracket.
  12. Disconnect the selector lever cable.
    13. Fig 11: Selector Lever Cable
    GF0022892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the locking pin and the park lock cable (PLC).
    1. Remove and discard the locking pin.
    2. Disconnect the PLC.
    14. Fig 12: Park Lock Cable (PLC) & Locking Pin
    GF0022893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the transmission control (TC) switch electrical connector and the harness from the retaining clips.
    15. Fig 13: Electrical Connector & Retaining Clips
    GF0022880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the selector lever bolt.
    16. Fig 14: Selector Lever Bolt
    GF0022881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the selector lever.
    17. Fig 15: Selector Lever
    GF0022882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the selector lever mechanism lower bolt.
    18. Fig 16: Selector Lever Mechanism Lower Bolt
    GF0022894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the brake shift interlock actuator (BSIA) electrical connector and remove the selector lever mechanism upper bolts and the selector lever mechanism from the vehicle.
    19. Fig 17: Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA), Electrical Connector & Bolts
    GF0022895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the BSIA from the selector lever mechanism.
    1. Pull the BSIA override button.
    2. Remove the BSIA screw.
    3. Gently pry the clip up and remove the BSIA.
    20. Fig 18: Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA), Button & Screw
    GF0022896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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