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Shift Lever: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  2. Remove the heat shield front (RH) bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Front (RH) Bolt
    G01372628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the heat shield middle (RH) bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield Middle (RH) Bolt
    G01372629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the heat shield rear (LH) bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Heat Shield Rear (LH) Bolt
    G01372630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the heat shield rear bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Heat Shield Rear Bolt
    G01372631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission gearshift rod-to-shift lever nut.
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Gearshift Rod-To-Shift Lever Nut
    G01372632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transmission gearshift lever clamp (7K104) bolt and the transmission gearshift rod and clevis (7B140).
    Fig 6: Removing Transmission Gearshift Lever Clamp Bolt
    G01372633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the floor console; refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  9. Pry out the transmission gearshift lever support shaft spring (7227) and remove the gearshift lever (7210).
    Fig 7: Removing Gearshift Lever
    G01372634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.