Ford Ecosport: Automatic Transmission External Controls / Removal and Installation - Selector Lever Cable - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35

Removal

1. With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission manual lever.
   

1. Remove the selector lever cable clip bolt.
   

1. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission. Remove the clip from the selector lever cable.
   

1. Remove the nuts and position the heat shield aside.
   

1. Remove the grommet nuts.
   

1. Remove the floor console.
   Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not pull or pry on the selector lever cable or the selector lever cable end may be damaged. Use a screwdriver and turn the screwdriver as shown to pry the cable end off the post as close to the post as possible.

   Using a screwdriver, pry the selector lever cable end from the selector lever mechanism.
   

1. Remove the selector lever cable retaining clip bolt.
   

1. Disconnect the selector lever cable clip and the selector lever cable from the selector lever.
   

1. Position the carpet aside.
   

1. NOTE: If necessary, use a screwdriver to pry the grommet out of the floor pan past the HVAC housing.

   Remove the selector lever cable.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: If necessary.

   If necessary, remove the selector lever cable clip from the transmission end of the cable.
   

1. NOTE: If necessary, use a screwdriver to pry the grommet past the HVAC housing into the floor pan.

   Install the selector lever cable.
   

1. Position the carpet.
   

1. Connect the selector lever cable clip and the selector lever cable to the selector lever.
   

1. Install the selector lever cable retaining clip bolt.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever mechanism.
   

1. Install the floor console.
   Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the grommet nuts.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Position the heat shield and install the nuts.
   

1. Install the clip on the selector lever cable. Connect the selector lever cable to the transmission.
   

1. Install the selector lever cable clip bolt.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Position the selector lever in D .
   

1. 
   Position the transmission manual lever in D .
   
   1. Rotate the transmission manual lever counterclockwise until it stops.
      
   2. Rotate the transmission manual lever 3 detents into D .
      

1. Unlock the selector lever cable adjuster.
   

1. Connect the selector lever cable to the transmission manual lever.
   

1. Lock the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
   

1. Install the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Verify that the engine starts in P and N and that the reverse lamps illuminate in P .