Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Place the floor shift selector level in the (D) position.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive (D) Position

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Gently pry up to remove the upper shift lever trim ring.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Shift Lever Trim Ring

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Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Compartment Tray

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Remove the top finish panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Top Finish Panel

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Remove the selector lever cable from the gearshift assembly.
1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the gearshift lever.
2. Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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Remove the 2 grommet nuts for the selector lever cable.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 6: Identifying Grommets

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Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the transmission fluid filler tube.

Fig 7: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer

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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.

Fig 8: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End

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Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 9: Identifying Tabs

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the selector lever cable after installation. For additional information, refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .