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Selector Lever Cable: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the selector lever trim ring.
    Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
    G06064268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lift upward and open the storage compartment lid.
  4. Remove the floor console finish panel.
    Fig 2: Locating Floor Console Finish Panel
    G06064269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Pull the floor console trim panel outward to release the retaining clips.
    Fig 3: Pulling Floor Console Trim Panel Outward To Retaining Clips
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  6. Pull the front of the floor console trim panel downward to detach the trim panel from the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 4: Pulling Front Of Floor Console Trim Panel Downward
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    7. NOTE: Cardboard or equivalent must be used when removing the floor console trim panel or damage to the console may occur.
    Fig 5: Placing Piece Of Cardboard Between Floor Console Trim Panel And Center Console
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  7. Place a piece of cardboard between the floor console trim panel and the center console.
  8. Remove the floor console trim panel and cardboard simultaneously.
  9. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever.
    Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable From Selector Lever
    G06064273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the selector cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Selector Cable From Selector Lever Cable Bracket
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    11. NOTE: Console removed for clarity.
    Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer From Floor
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  11. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the floor and route the cable out from under the heater housing.
  12. Remove the selector lever cable grommet nuts at the bulkhead.
    Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts At Bulkhead
    G06064276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Connector
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  14. Disconnect the engine breather from the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly.
    Fig 11: Locating Engine Breather From Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly
    G06067665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 ACL  assembly bolts.
    Fig 12: Locating 2 ACL Assembly Bolts
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  16. Loosen the ACL  outlet pipe clamp at the Throttle Body (TB) and remove the ACL  and ACL  outlet pipe assembly.
    Fig 13: Locating ACL Outlet Pipe Clamp At Throttle Body (TB)
    G06067667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the brake tube bracket.
    Fig 14: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer From Brake Tube Bracket
    G06064281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 15: Locating Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Control Lever
    G06064282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Depress the 2 tabs, remove the selector lever cable from the bracket and remove the selector lever cable.
    Fig 16: Locating Tabs And Selector Lever Cable From Bracket
    G06064283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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