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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.
    Fig 1: Location of Selector Lever Cable Tabs
    G08049772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the selector lever cable retainer on the brake tube bracket.
    Fig 2: Location of Selector Lever Cable Retainer Of Brake Tube Bracket
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  3. Install the selector lever cable, position the selector lever cable grommet in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Location of Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
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  4. Route the selector lever cable under the heater housing and connect the selector lever cable retainer to the floor.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable Retainer From Floor
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  5. Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever housing.
    • Be sure the tabs are locked in place.
    Fig 5: Location of Selector Lever Cable Tabs
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  6. Connect the selector lever cable end on the selector lever.
    Fig 6: Location of Selector Lever Cable End
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  7. Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
    Fig 7: Location of Selector Lever In DRIVE Position
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  8. Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.
    Fig 8: Rotating Manual Control Lever
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  9. Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
    Fig 9: Sliding Locking Tab
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  10. Slide the selector lever cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
    Fig 10: Sliding Selector Lever Cable End Forward Or Backward
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  11. With the adjuster locking tab unlocked, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    Fig 11: Location of Selector Lever Cable End
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  12. Slide the adjuster tab to the LOCK position.
    Fig 12: Sliding Adjuster Tab To LOCK Position
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  13. Position the ACL assembly in place and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
    Fig 13: Location of Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly Bolts
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  14. Tighten the ACL outlet pipe at the TB.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 14: Location of Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe And Pipe Clamp
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  15. Connect the engine breather to the ACL assembly.
    Fig 15: Location of Engine Breather Of Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly
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  16. Connect the MAF sensor connector.
    Fig 16: Location of Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector
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    17. NOTE: Cardboard or equivalent must be used between the floor console trim panel and the floor console when installing the floor console trim panel or the floor console retainers can damage the floor console.
    Fig 17: Placing Piece Of Cardboard Between Floor Console Trim Panel And Center Console
    G08049788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Place a piece of cardboard next to the floor console and slide the floor console trim panel in place. Remove the cardboard.
    18. NOTE: When installing the front of the center console trim panel, feel behind the panel to guide the panel into the retainer.
    Fig 18: Pulling Front Of Center Console Trim Cover Upward
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  18. Pull the front of the center console trim cover upward to install it in the retainer.
  19. Install the floor console trim panel in the floor console by pushing the retainers into the slots in the floor console.
    Fig 19: Installing Floor Console Trim Panel In Floor Console
    G08049790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the floor console finish panel.
    Fig 20: Location of Floor Console Finish Panel
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  21. Install the selector lever trim ring.
    Fig 21: Location of Selector Lever Trim Ring
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  22. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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