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Selector Lever Bezel: Installation

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  1. Install the selector lever boot on the selector lever bezel.
    Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Boot
    G06258840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the selector lever trim ring on the selector lever bezel and check that the 4 tabs are latched on the selector lever bezel.
    Fig 2: Locating PRNDL Trim Ring Tabs
    G06258839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, route the TCS wiring harness through the selector lever bezel. Connect the lighting electrical connector, PRNDL illumination electrical connector and grade assist button electrical connector, if equipped and position the selector lever knob and bezel in place on the selector lever and the center console.
    Fig 3: Locating Lighting Electrical Connector, PRNDL Illumination Electrical Connector And Grade Assist Button Electrical Connector
    G06258838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 4 selector lever bezel screws.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Bezel Screws
    G06258824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the storage compartment lighting electrical connector, position the storage compartment on the center console and install the 4 screws.
    Fig 5: Locating Storage Compartment Lighting Electrical Connector And Storage Compartment Screws
    G06258828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the electrical connectors and install the 2 center console trim panels.
    Fig 6: Locating Center Console Trim Panels And Electrical Connectors
    G06258829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles equipped with paddle shifters 

  7. Position the selector lever knob on the selector lever.

    All vehicles 

  8. Install the 2 selector lever knob screws.
    Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Knob Screws
    G06258821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Slide the selector lever knob bezel up and install it on the selector lever bezel knob.
    Fig 8: Sliding Selector Lever Knob Bezel Down
    G06258820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.