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Selector Lever Cable and Bracket - Column Shift: Installation

  1. Install the selector lever cable bracket and bolts onto the transmission.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  2. Fig 1: Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0022865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click into place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also, make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.
    NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
  3. Install the selector lever cable into the bracket and install the clip.
  4. Fig 2: Selector Lever Cable Clip At Bracket
    GF0022864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click into place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also, make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.
  5. Connect the selector lever cable onto the manual control lever and move the locking tab down.
    • Listen for the audible click.
    • Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is correctly installed.
  6. Fig 3: Selector Lever Cable Lock Tab
    GF0022855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install a new heat shield if it is loose on the cable.
  7. If equipped, install the heat shield.
  8. Fig 4: Selector Lever Heat Shield
    GF0022517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Push the selector lever cable and rubber grommet up through the dash panel.
  10. Fig 5: Selector Lever Cable Rubber Grommet
    GF0022863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click into place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also, make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.
    NOTE: To prevent cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable assembly between the steering column selector lever arm and the steering column bracket.
  11. Connect the selector lever cable onto the steering column.
    1. Connect the selector lever cable retainer.
    2. Connect the selector lever cable onto the steering column bracket.
    3. Connect the selector lever cable onto the selector lever arm ball stud.
    4. Listen for the audible click.
    5. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is correctly installed.
  12. Fig 6: Selector Lever Cable At Steering Column
    GF0022866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the steering column lower shroud.
    1. Install the lower shroud.
  14. Fig 7: Lower Steering Column Shroud
    GF0022861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the instrument panel lower reinforcement panel.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  16. Fig 8: Steering Column Reinforcement Cover Bolts
    GF0022860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the hood release cable lever.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  18. Fig 9: Hood Release Handle Bolts
    GF0022859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the instrument panel lower finish panel.
  20. Fig 10: Lower Steering Column Opening Cover Screws
    GF0021867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .