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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)

    GFD256329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the LH side console housing support bracket.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD256321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the floor console. REFER to: Floor Console .
  4. Connect the selector lever cable retainer.
    GFD256327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    AWD vehicles 

  5. Position the front floor exhaust system heat shield and install the nuts.
    GFD256330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Position the exhaust pipe mounting bracket and install the bolts.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD256331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    FWD vehicles 

  7. Position the front floor exhaust system heat shield and install the nuts.
    GFD256332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  8. Install the engine undershield and the retainers.
    GFD254990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Position the selector lever in D.
    GFD256333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the selector lever cable bracket bolt.

    Torque

    : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD256334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
    GFD256335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 1 detent into D.
    GFD256336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Unlock the adjuster.

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

    GFD256337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.
    GFD256338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
    GFD256339Courtesy 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. REFER to: Air Cleaner - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4. 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.