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Removal and Installation

  1. Position the gearshift lever (7210) in the over-drive position.
  2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift assembly arm (7302).
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Steering Column
    G02144946Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.
    Fig 2: Pushing Rubber Grommet Through Bulkhead
    G02144947Courtesy 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: Positioning Air Inlet Cover Aside
    G02144948Courtesy 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
    G02144949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
    2. Push 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.
    • If removing the shift cable and bracket as an assembly, remove the assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Nut, Bolts, And Shift Cable Bracket
    G02144950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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