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Selector Lever Assembly: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. NOTE: 6F35

    Prior to replacing the selector lever assembly for a no start or high shift effort concern, verify the selector lever cable to bracket clip is fully seated at the transmission and selector lever assembly. Unseated cables can cause selector lever cable binding and prevent the manual shaft from completely returning to the P position.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD281755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: 6F50/6F55

    Prior to replacing the selector lever assembly for a no start or high shift effort concern, verify the selector lever cable to bracket clip is fully seated at the transmission and selector lever assembly. Unseated cables can cause selector lever cable binding and prevent the manual shaft from completely returning to the P position.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD281756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Apply the parking brake.
    GFD281757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Open the floor console stowage bin lid.
    GFD281741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. On both sides. Detach the clips and remove the floor console upper finish panels.
    GFD281758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Detach the clips and remove the lower center stack finish panel.
    GFD281759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Detach the clips, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the floor console upper trim panel.
    GFD281760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Release the clips, lift the selector lever bezel up and disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD281761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. On both sides. Release the clips, remove the LH and the RH lower floor console side trim panels.
    GFD281762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the bolts and the media hub bin.
    GFD281763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolts and the floor console support bracket.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD281764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: Do not pull or pry on the selector lever cable or the selector lever cable end may be damaged. Use a screwdriver and turn the screwdriver as shown to pry the cable end off the post as close to the post as possible.

    Using a screwdriver, pry the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.

    GFD281765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the selector lever cable retainer.
    GFD281766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the bracket.
    GFD281767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the nuts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD281768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the bolts.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD281769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the wiring retainer.
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  18. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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  19. Remove the wiring retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
    GFD281772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the selector lever assembly.
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