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Removal and Installation

  1. Position the gearshift lever in the (D) position.
  2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift assembly arm.
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Steering Column
    G04005399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.
    4. Fig 2: Pushing Rubber Grommet Through Bulkhead
    G04005400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the air inlet cover aside.
    1. Loosen the clamps.
    2. Separate the air inlet cover from the tube and position the air inlet cover aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Inlet Cover
    G04005383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: If not installing a new shift cable, proceed to the following step to remove the shift cable with the bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable From Vehicle
    G04005402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Push back the lock tab and separate the shift cable from the bracket.
    3. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the nut, bolts and the shift cable bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    • If removing the shift cable and bracket as an assembly, remove the assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable Bracket
    G04005403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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