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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

  1. Unlock the cable adjuster lock.
    GFD583058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the selector lever cable, attach the selector lever cable retainer to the bracket and connect the selector lever cable to the upper retainer.
    GFD583059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Pull the selector lever cable and the rubber grommet through the floor pan and route the cable toward the steering column.

    • Make sure the grommet is correctly seated in the floor pan.

    GFD583055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the instrument panel lower center finish panel and the screw.
    GFD583060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Make sure the selector lever is in D.

    Connect the selector lever cable to the steering column and the selector lever mechanism.

    GFD583061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the selector cable retainer bolt.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD583052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the steering column reinforcement panel and the bolts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD583051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.

    Position the steering column opening trim panel and install the screws.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD583050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Connect the electrical connector(s).
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  10. NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.

    Install the steering column opening trim panel.

    GFD583062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds .
  12. Verify the selector lever is in D.
    GFD583047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Position the manual lever in D.

    1. Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual lever counterclockwise 3 detents.

    GFD583063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.
    GFD583064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Lock the cable adjuster lock.
    GFD583065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Verify the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.
  17. NOTE: Anytime the parking brake switch electrical connector has been disconnected, the EPB system is deactivated and a DTC is stored in the EPB module. Perform the following step to restore the EPB system and clear the EPB module DTC.

    Apply and release the parking brake twice within 5 seconds, pausing with the switch in the NEUTRAL position for approximately one-half second between each apply and release.