Selector Lever Cable: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and 2006 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles equipped with a 6R60 transmission

Install the selector lever cable into the bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable
Connect the selector lever cable end onto the transmission manual lever and lock the lock tab.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable End Onto Transmission Manual Lever

NOTE: If the shield is loose, install a new shield.

Fig 3: Locating Cable Shield

Install the cable shield.

Vehicles equipped with a 5R55S transmission

Install the selector lever cable into the bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Into Bracket
Connect the selector lever cable end onto the transmission manual lever.

Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable End Onto Transmission Manual Lever

NOTE: If the shield is loose, install a new shield.

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Shield

Install the cable shield.

All vehicles

Push the cable and grommet through the floorpan.

Fig 7: Locating Cable And Grommet
Connect the selector lever cable onto the selector lever housing.

Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Housing
Connect the selector lever cable onto the selector lever.

Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Cable
Install the center console left side panel.

Fig 10: Locating Center Console Left Side Panel
Verify the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reversing lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, readjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - 5R55S or SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - 6R60 .