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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

    NOTE: Heater core and evaporator core housing removed for clarity.
    Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable With Grommet Nuts
    G07496693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the selector lever cable in place, install the grommet on the floor panel and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  2. Position the carpet back in place under the heater core and evaporator core housing.
    Fig 2: Positioning Carpet
    G07496694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the heater core housing cover.
    • Install the 4 clips.
    • Install the 2 screws.
    Fig 3: Locating Heater Core Housing Cover Clips And Screws
    G07496695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Attach the selector lever cable to the selector lever.
    1. Shift the selector lever to PARK.
    2. Clip the selector lever cable.
    3. Clip the selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket.
    Fig 4: Attaching Selector Lever Cable Into Selector Lever Cable Bracket
    G07496696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Move the selector lever to the DRIVE position.
    Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Drive Position
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  6. Move the manual control lever to the DRIVE position.
    Fig 6: Locating Manual Control Lever Drive Position
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  7. Unlock the selector lever cable end. Make sure that the selector lever cable end moves freely.
    Fig 7: Moving Selector Lever Cable End
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    8. NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the selector lever cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the selector lever cable bracket and listen for the selector lever cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the selector lever cable bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed.
    Fig 8: Identifying Selector Lever Cable
    G07496700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    1. Connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.
    2. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
  9. Press the lock tab down to secure the cable end from moving.
    Fig 9: Pressing Lock Tab
    G07496701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the selector lever cable in the retainer on the unibody.
    Fig 10: Locating Selector Lever Cable
    G07496702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: If coolant hose clamps are not positioned correctly the selector lever cable will rub on the coolant hoses.
    Fig 11: Locating Coolant Hose Clamps
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  11. Verify the 2 coolant hose clamps are positioned in their correct location.
  12. Install the exhaust heat shield and the 8 fasteners.
    Fig 12: Remove/Install Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners
    G07496704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the center exhaust hanger isolator and remove the support wire.
    Fig 13: Locating Center Exhaust Hanger Isolator
    G07496705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Install a new exhaust flange gasket.
    Fig 14: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Bolts And Exhaust Hanger Isolator
    G07496706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Attach the exhaust hanger isolators and connect the front exhaust pipe.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the support wrap.
    Fig 15: Identifying Support Wrap
    G07496707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the ACL  and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM article.
    17. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the strategy.
  17. Install the battery tray and battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES article.
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