Selector Lever Bezel: Removal

Funkmaster Flex vehicles 

NOTE: The serial numbered name plate is securely fastened to the console with double-sided adhesive tape. Excessive lifting or prying will bend or damage the serial numbered name plate.
Fig 1: Locating Serial Numbered Name Plate
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1. Using an appropriate tool, slightly lift the lower RH corner of the serial numbered name plate upward to gain access to the double-sided adhesive tape, located on the bottom of the name plate.
NOTE: The serial numbered name plate is securely fastened to the console with double-sided adhesive tape. Excessive lifting or prying will bend or damage the serial numbered name plate.
2. Starting at the RH corner of the serial numbered name plate, position a piano wire, or an equivalent tool, between the name plate and the floor console finish panel and cut the double-sided adhesive tape on the bottom of name plate.
NOTE: The serial numbered name plate is securely fastened to the console with double-sided adhesive tape. Excessive lifting or prying will bend or damage the serial numbered name plate.
3. Starting at the RH corner of the serial numbered name plate, position a piano wire, or an equivalent tool, between the name plate and the floor console finish panel and cut the double-sided adhesive tape on the bottom of name plate.
4. Remove the serial numbered name plate.

   All vehicles 

NOTE: Expedition selector lever shown, Navigator similar.
Fig 2: Identifying PRNDL Trim, Console Tray And Cup Holder Insert
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5. Remove the PRNDL trim, console tray and cup holder insert.
6. Remove the screw and the console upper trim.
   Fig 3: Locating Console Upper Trim And Screw

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7. Remove and discard the RH selector lever knob cover.
   1. Start at the bottom front only.
   2. Move towards the top front and remove the cover.
      Fig 4: Removing Discard RH Selector Lever Knob Cover

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8. Remove and discard the LH selector lever knob cover.
   1. Start at the bottom front only.
   2. Move towards the top front and remove the cover.
      Fig 5: Removing Discard LH Selector Lever Knob Cover

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9. Remove and discard the RH selector lever knob screw.
   Fig 6: Locating Discard RH Selector Lever Knob Screw

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NOTE: Verify the LH and RH knob body towers are present and not damaged.
Fig 7: Locating LH Selector Lever Knob Screw
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10. Remove and discard the LH selector lever knob screw.
11. Disconnect the Tow/Haul switch electrical connector and remove the selector lever knob.
    Fig 8: Locating Tow/Haul Switch Electrical Connector

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12. Lift the tabs on the selector lever bezel and lift the bezel for access to the electrical harness.
    Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Bezel Tabs

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    Expedition 

13. Disconnect the electrical harness from the bezel.
    Fig 10: Locating Electrical Harness From Bezel

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