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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Selector Lever Boot
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Selector Lever Boot
Selector Lever Boot
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Selector Lever Boot - SelectShift(TM)
Removal
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Pull the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) floor console side trim panels outward to release the top 3 retaining clips separating the floor console side trim panels from the console upper finish panel.
3. Position the latch trim panel aside.
4. Remove the console upper finish panel screw.
5. 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.
6. If equipped, disconnect the hill descent control switch electrical connector.
7. If equipped, disconnect the ambient lighting electrical connector.
8. If equipped, unclip the ambient light bar.
9. Move the selector lever to the full rearward position.
10. Release the 5 tabs and detach the selector lever boot from the console upper finish panel.
11. 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.
12. Disconnect the selector lever knob electrical connector.
13. NOTE: The selector lever boot is removed for clarity.
Remove the 2 screws and the selector lever knob.
14. Press the 2 tabs and slide the selector lever boot off the selector lever knob.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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.