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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)

    GFD373285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the LH side console housing support bracket.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD373277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
  4. Connect the selector lever cable retainer.
    GFD373283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    AWD vehicles 

  5. Position the front floor exhaust system heat shield and install the nuts.
    GFD373286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Position the exhaust pipe mounting bracket and install the bolts.

    Torque

    : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD373287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    FWD vehicles 

  7. Position the front floor exhaust system heat shield and install the nuts.
    GFD373288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  8. Install the engine undershield and the retainers.
    GFD372493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Position the selector lever in D.
    GFD373252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the selector lever cable bracket bolt.

    Torque

    : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD373289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
    GFD373254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 1 detent into D.
    GFD373255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Unlock the adjuster.

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

    GFD373256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.
    GFD373257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
    GFD373258Courtesy 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 . Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner .

    All vehicles 

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