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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

  1. Position the selector lever cable in the vehicle and install the cable in the bracket.
    • Be sure the tabs are locked in place.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable Bracket & Tabs
    GF0031995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the selector lever cable retainer on the brake tube bracket.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    GF0045852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the selector lever cable, position the grommet in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Route the selector lever cable under the heater housing and connect the selector lever cable retainer to the floor.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable And Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    GF0045853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the carpet in place.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Carpet
    GF0045849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever housing.
    • Be sure the tabs are locked in place.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Tabs
    GF0045848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the selector lever cable end on the selector lever.
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0045847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
    9. Fig 8: Placing Selector Lever In Reverse
    GF0032003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Place the manual lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual lever counterclockwise one detent.
    10. Fig 9: Rotating Manual Control Lever Clockwise & Counterclockwise
    GF0031966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
    11. Fig 10: Unlocking Adjuster By Sliding Locking Tab Over
    GF0031991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Slide the cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual lever.
    12. Fig 11: Sliding Cable End Forward Or Backward To Align It With Manual Lever
    GF0031992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. With the adjuster locking tab unlocked, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual lever.
    13. Fig 12: Connecting Selector Lever Cable End To Manual Lever
    GF0031969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Slide the adjuster tab to the LOCK position.
    14. Fig 13: Sliding Release Tab Back To Lock Adjuster
    GF0031970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the air cleaner assembly in place and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 14: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the air cleaner outlet pipe at the throttle body.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    16. Fig 15: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp
    GF0031640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the engine breather to the air cleaner assembly.
    17. Fig 16: Locating Engine Breather
    GF0031638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
    18. Fig 17: Identifying MAF Sensor Connector
    GF0045810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  19. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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