Transmission Selector Lever: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Use thread locking compound for the nuts.

Fig 1: Installing Selector Lever Assembly

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Install the selector lever assembly.
- Install the four nuts.
Connect the selector lever assembly electrical connector.

Fig 2: Connecting Selector Lever Assembly Electrical Connector
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NOTE: The selector lever has its own detent mechanism. Holding the selector lever is not necessary.

Fig 3: Installing Selector Cable To Selector Lever

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Install the selector cable to the selector lever.
1. Shift the selector lever to "P".
2. Clip in the selector lever cable outer sleeve.
3. Clip in the selector lever cable.
Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Readjust the system. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .