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Transmission Selector Lever

  1. Remove the left and right console access panels.
    Fig 1: Removing Left And Right Console Access Panels
    G03863980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the switch module from the console finish plate and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Removing Switch Module From Console Finish Plate
    G03863981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lift the front of the bezel to separate the bezel from the console finish plate.
    Fig 3: Lifting Front Of Bezel
    G03863982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the screw and remove the console finish plate.
    • Feed the shift bezel through the hole in the finish panel.
      Fig 4: Removing Screw
      G03863983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear half of the center console. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  6. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission selector lever arm.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Transmission Selector Lever Arm
    G03863984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission selector lever bracket.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Transmission Selector Lever Bracket
    G03863985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G03863986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 bolts retaining the left side of the shifter.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Removing 2 Bolts Retaining Left Side Of Shifter
      G03863987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 bolts retaining the right side of the shifter.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Removing 2 Bolts Retaining Right Side Of Shifter
      G03863988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the transmission selector lever assembly from the vehicle.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.