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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: Location of Selector Lever Bolts
    G08049815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Location of Electrical Connector
    G08049816Courtesy 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: Location of Selector Lever Cable Tabs
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  4. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.
    Fig 4: Location of Selector Lever Cable End
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  5. NOTE: Damage may occur to the center console if cardboard is not used to install the floor console trim panel.
    Fig 5: Location of LH Floor Console Trim Panel And Cardboard
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  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: Location of Front Of Floor Console Trim Panel
    G08049820Courtesy 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
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  9. Install the floor console finish panel.
    Fig 8: Location of Floor Console Finish Panel
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  10. Install the selector lever trim ring.
    Fig 9: Location of Selector Lever Trim Ring
    G08049823Courtesy 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  .