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Selector Lever Cable: Removal

  1. Remove the selector lever bezel. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER BEZEL  .
  2. Remove the selector lever cable end from the selector lever ball stud.
    Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End On Selector Lever Ball Stud
    G06258777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever.
    Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Tabs
    G06258778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Move the left front seat to the furthest back position.
    5. NOTE: Failure to use a suitable piece of cardboard between the LH center console lower trim panel and the center console can result in damage to the side of the center console.
  5. Remove the LH center console lower trim panel.
    1. Pull the LH center console lower trim panel away from the center console to release the retaining clips.
    2. Position a suitable piece of cardboard or equivalent between the LH center console lower trim panel and the center console to prevent the trim panel retainers from scratching the center console.
    3. Slide the LH center console lower trim panel forward to release the front retainer.
      Fig 3: Removing LH Center Console Lower Trim Panel
      G06258779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Pull the carpet back away from the floor and center console far enough to access the selector lever cable grommet nuts and the retainer.
    Fig 4: Pulling Carpet Back Away From Floor And Center Console
    G06258780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Note the routing of the selector lever cable under the heater housing for assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    G06258781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the floor and route the cable out from under the heater housing.
  8. Remove the selector lever cable grommet nuts.
    Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
    G06258782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  10. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the brake tube bracket.
    Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer Of Brake Tube Bracket
    G06064281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Cable End On Manual Control Lever
    G06064282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Depress the 2 tabs, remove the selector lever cable from the bracket and remove the selector lever cable.
    Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Cable Tabs
    G06064283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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