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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

  1. Position the selector lever cable in the vehicle and install the cable in the bracket.
    • Be sure the tabs are locked in place.
      Fig 1: Locating Bracket Tabs And Selector Lever Cable
      G06064283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the selector lever cable retainer on the brake tube bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer Of Brake Tube Bracket
    G06064281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Route the selector lever cable under the HVAC unit as noted during disassembly.
    Fig 3: Routing Selector Lever Cable Under HVAC Unit
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  4. Position the selector lever cable grommet in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
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  5. Connect the selector lever cable retainer to the floor.
    Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    G06283498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the carpet in place.
    Fig 6: Positioning Carpet In Place
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  7. Position the center console lower trim panel in place and install the retainer in the center console.
    Fig 7: Positioning Center Console Lower Trim Panel In Place
    G06283510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the selector lever cable in the selector lever.
    • Be sure the tabs are locked in place.
      Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Cable In Selector Lever
      G06283511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever ballstud.
    Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    G06283494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the access panel.
    Fig 10: Locating Access Panel
    G06283493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the rubber storage tray.
    Fig 11: Locating Rubber Storage Tray
    G06283492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the selector lever bezel. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER BEZEL .
  13. Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
    Fig 12: Locating Selector Lever D Position
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  14. Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.
      Fig 13: Rotating Manual Control Lever Clockwise
      G06067707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
    Fig 14: Sliding Locking Tab Over
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  16. Slide the selector lever cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
    Fig 15: Aligning Selector Lever Cable End With Manual Control Lever
    G06067709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. With the adjuster locking tab unlocked, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    Fig 16: Locating Selector Lever Cable End At Manual Control Lever
    G06067710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Slide the adjuster tab to the LOCK position.
    Fig 17: Sliding Release Tab Back To Lock Adjuster
    G06067711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the ACL and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  20. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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