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Selector Lever Cable: Removal

  1. Remove the selector lever bezel. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER BEZEL .
  2. Remove the rubber storage tray.
    Fig 1: Locating Rubber Storage Tray
    G06283492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the access panel.
    Fig 2: Locating Access Panel
    G06283493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the selector lever ballstud.
    Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    G06283494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Depress the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Tabs
    G06291298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Pull the LH center console lower trim panel away from the center console to release the retaining clip. Position aside the LH center console lower trim panel to access the selector lever cable.
    Fig 5: Pulling LH Center Console Lower Trim Panel Away From Center Console
    G06283496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Pull the carpet back away from the floor and center console far enough to access the selector lever cable grommet nuts and the retainer.
    Fig 6: Pulling Carpet Back Away From Floor And Center Console
    G06258780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the floor and position the cable aside.
    Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    G06283498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the selector lever cable grommet nuts.
    Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
    G06258782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Note the routing of the selector lever cable under the heater housing for assembly.
    Fig 9: Routing Selector Lever Cable From Under HVAC Unit
    G06283500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Route the selector lever cable from under the HVAC unit. Pull the selector lever cable through the HVAC vent tunnel until the end is behind the LH front floor vent and position the selector lever cable aside.
  11. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  12. Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the brake tube bracket.
    Fig 10: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer Of Brake Tube Bracket
    G06064281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 11: Locating Selector Lever Cable End At Manual Control Lever
    G06064282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Depress the 2 tabs, remove the selector lever cable from the bracket and remove the selector lever cable through the inside of the vehicle.
    Fig 12: Locating Bracket Tabs And Selector Lever Cable
    G06064283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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