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Selector Lever Mechanism: Installation

  1. Install the BSIA onto the selector lever mechanism.
    1. Pull the BSIA override button.
    2. Align the selector lever tab into the BSIA.
    3. Position and secure the BSIA with the clip.
    4. Install the screw.
      Fig 1: Identifying BSIA Override Button And Screw With Clip
      G06127871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the selector lever mechanism into the vehicle, install the upper bolts and connect the BSIA electrical connector.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) Electrical Connector
      G06127869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the selector lever mechanism lower bolt.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Mechanism Lower Bolt
      G06127868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the selector lever.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Bolt
      G06127850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the screw that retains the harness clip to the steering column and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Electrical Connectors
    G06171556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the locking pin and the park lock cable.
    1. Connect the park lock cable.
    2. Install a new locking pin.
      Fig 6: Identifying Locking Pin And Park Lock Cable
      G06127876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: To prevent cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable assembly between the steering column selector lever arm and the steering column bracket.
    Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable
    G06127863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the selector lever cable.
  9. Position the IC and install the LH lower IC screw.
    Fig 8: Locating LH Lower IC Screw
    G06127862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the RH lower IC screw.
    Fig 9: Locating RH Lower IC Screw
    G06127861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the upper IC screws.
    Fig 10: Locating Upper IC Screws
    G06127860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the IC trim and connect the dimmer switch electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Locating Dimmer Switch Electrical Connector
    G06127859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If equipped, connect the in-vehicle temperature sensor connector.
    Fig 12: Locating In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Connector
    G06127858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the LH IC trim screw.
    Fig 13: Locating LH IC Trim Screw
    G06127857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the RH IC trim screw.
    Fig 14: Locating RH IC Trim Screw
    G06127856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the IC shroud trim.
    Fig 15: Locating Instrument Cluster (IC) Shroud Trim
    G06127855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column upper and lower shroud.
    1. Install the lower shroud and the screws, then snap the upper shroud to the lower shroud.
      Fig 16: Identifying Lower Shroud And Screws
      G06127799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the instrument panel lower finish panel.
    Fig 17: Locating Instrument Panel Lower Finish Panel
    G06134939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.