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Selector Lever: Installation

  1. Install the shifter and the 2 front bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  2. Fig 1: Front Shifter Bolts
    GF0017853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 2 rear shifter bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  4. Fig 2: Rear Shifter Bolts
    GF0017854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the wire harness to the shifter.
  6. Fig 3: Wire Harness At Shifter
    GF0017850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the electrical connector.
  8. Fig 4: Electrical Connector
    GF0017849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the LH plastic retaining clip for the carpet.
  10. Fig 5: LH Plastic Retaining Clip For Carpet
    GF0017852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the RH plastic retaining clip for the carpet.
  12. Fig 6: RH Plastic Retaining Clip For Carpet
    GF0017851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Push the selector lever cable into the housing. Make sure that the tab on the selector lever cable connector is locked in place. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
  14. Fig 7: Identifying Tab On Selector Lever Cable Connector
    G03991980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.
  16. Fig 8: Selector Lever Cable End & Selector Lever
    GF0017840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  18. Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .