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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

  1. Position the selector lever cable to the engine compartment through the floor and install the selector lever cable to the passenger compartment. Install the nuts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD184391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the LH side console housing support bracket.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD184383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
  4. Connect the selector lever cable retainer.
    GFD184389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    AWD vehicles 

  5. Position the front floor exhaust system heat shield and install the nuts.
    GFD184392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Position the exhaust pipe mounting bracket and install the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD184393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    FWD vehicles 

  7. Position the front floor exhaust system heat shield and install the nuts.
    GFD184394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  8. Install the engine undershield and the retainers.
    GFD183535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Position the selector lever in D.
    GFD184362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the selector lever cable bracket bolt.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD184395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
    GFD184364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 1 detent into D.
    GFD184365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Unlock the adjuster.

    1. Slide the spring-loaded tab forward.
    2. Lift up the adjuster lock.

    GFD184366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.
    GFD184367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
    GFD184368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    AWD vehicles 

  16. Install the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray .

    FWD vehicles 

  17. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I4 . Or Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4 . Or Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) .

    All vehicles 

  18. Verify that the engine starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.