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Selector Lever
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Selector Lever
Selector Lever
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Selector Lever- SelectShift (TM)
Removal
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Position the drivers seat to the full rearward and downward position and fully recline the seat back.
3. Remove the LH (Left Hand) floor console side trim panel.
4. Pull the RH (Right Hand) floor console side trim panel outward to release the top 3 retaining clips separating the floor console side trim panel from the console upper finish panel.
5. Position the latch trim panel aside.
6. Remove the console upper finish panel screw.
7. NOTE: The RH (Right Hand) floor console side trim panel is removed for clarity.
Unclip the console upper finish panel from the console.
1. Start at the rear and work forward pulling upward to release the clips.
8. If equipped, disconnect the hill descent control switch electrical connector.
9. If equipped, disconnect the ambient lighting electrical connector.
10. If equipped, unclip the ambient light bar.
11. Move the selector lever to the full rearward position.
12. Release the 5 tabs and detach the selector lever boot from the console upper finish panel.
13. Disconnect the audio input jack electrical connector the power point electrical connector the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector and remove the console upper finish panel.
14. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever.
15. Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket and discard the selector lever retaining clip.
1. Release the 2 selector cable retaining tabs and pull the selector lever outward.
16. Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.
17. Remove the 4 bolts and the selector lever.
- To Install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Installation
1. Install a new selector lever cable retaining clip on the selector lever cable before installing the selector lever cable.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3. Adjust the selector lever cable. REFER to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.