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Selector Lever: Installation

  1. Install the selector lever and the 4 selector lever bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Bolts
      G06064316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connector
    G06064318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever bracket. Make sure the 2 clips are securely in place on the selector lever bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable On Selector Lever Bracket And Clips
    G06064319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable End On Selector Lever
    G06064289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Damage may occur to the center console if cardboard is not used to install the floor console trim panel.
    Fig 5: Locating Floor Console Trim Panel And Cardboard Simultaneously Between Seat And Center Console
    G06064321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Insert the floor console trim panel and cardboard simultaneously between the seat and center console.
  7. Push the front of the floor console trim panels upward to attach the trim panel from the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 6: Locating Front Of Floor Console Trim Panels Upward
    G06064322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Push the floor console trim panel inward to attach the retaining clips.
    Fig 7: Pushing Floor Console Trim Panel Inward To Retaining Clips
    G06064323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the floor console finish panel.
    Fig 8: Locating Floor Console Finish Panel
    G06064303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the selector lever trim ring.
    Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
    G06064325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .