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Selector Lever Cable: Installation

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  1. Install the selector lever cable and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    2. Fig 1: Selector Lever Cable & Nuts
    GF0017844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Carefully pull the bottom of the instrument panel brace and slide the selector lever cable behind the brace.
    3. Fig 2: Selector Lever Cable & Instrument Panel Brace
    GF0017843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Pull the selector lever cable toward the front of the vehicle, and position the cable under the rear floor heat duct.
    4. Fig 3: Selector Lever Cable & Rear Floor Heat Duct
    GF0017842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the 2 bolts for the instrument panel brace.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Brace Bolts
    GF0017841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Make sure that the selector lever cable is in the routing clip.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Routing Clip
    GF0017848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the carpet and insulation back in place.
  7. Slide the selector lever cable into the shifter housing. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Tab On Selector Lever Cable Connector
    G03991980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.
    9. Fig 7: Selector Lever Cable End & Selector Lever
    GF0017840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.

    10. 6-speed transaxle 

  10. Install the selector lever cable in the bracket and make sure that the plunger is locked in place. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
    11. Fig 8: Selector Lever Cable & Bracket
    GF0017846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the electrical connector to the selector lever cable bracket.
    12. Fig 9: Locating Electrical Connector At Shift Cable Bracket
    G03990909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not force the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever, damage to the lever will occur.
  12. Connect the selector lever cable end.
    13. Fig 10: Locating Shift Cable End
    G03991743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    CVT transaxle 

  13. Install the selector lever cable into the bracket and make sure that the plunger is locked in place. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
    14. Fig 11: Selector Lever Cable & Bracket
    GF0017845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the electrical connector to the selector lever cable bracket.
    15. Fig 12: Locating Electrical Connector At Shift Cable Bracket
    G03990909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the selector lever cable end.
    16. Fig 13: Locating Shift Cable End
    G03990221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  16. Attach the selector lever cable to the brake tube bracket. Connect the wire harness to the selector lever cable.
    17. Fig 14: Attaching Selector Lever Cable To Brake Tube Bracket
    GF0017847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If necessary, adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
  18. Install the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
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