Selector Lever Cable: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Move the selector lever to position "N".

   Vehicles with 2.5L engine 

2. Remove the air cleaner (AC).

   All vehicles 

3. Disconnect the selector cable from the automatic transaxle selector lever.
   1. Remove the bolts.
   2. Disconnect the selector cable.
      • Disconnect the selector cable from the bracket.
        Fig 1: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Automatic Transaxle Selector Lever

        Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the heat shield.
6. Disconnect the selector cable from the selector lever assembly.
   1. Disconnect the selector cable.
   2. Unlatch the selector cable adjusting cap and disconnect it from the bracket.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Selector Lever Assembly

      Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.