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Selector Lever Knob: Removal

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    NOTE: The TCS is part of the selector lever knob. To install a new TCS, a new selector lever knob must be installed.

    Apply the parking brake.

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    Pull the LH and RH 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.
GFD36611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Position the latch trim panel aside.
GFD36598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Remove the console upper finish panel screw.
GFD36599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    NOTE: The RH floor console side trim panel is removed for clarity.

    Unclip the console upper finish panel from the console.

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      Start at the rear and work forward pulling upward to release the clips.
GFD36600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    If equipped, disconnect the hill descent control switch electrical connector.
GFD36601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    If equipped, disconnect the ambient lighting electrical connector.
GFD36602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    If equipped, unclip the ambient light bar.
GFD36603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Move the selector lever to the full rearward position.

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    Release the 5 tabs and detach the selector lever boot from the console upper finish panel.
GFD36604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Disconnect the audio input jack electrical connector the power point electrical connector the USB connector and remove the console upper finish panel.
GFD36605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Disconnect the selector lever knob electrical connector.
GFD36612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    NOTE: The selector lever boot is removed for clarity.

    Remove the 2 screws and the selector lever knob.

GFD36625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Press the 2 tabs and slide the selector lever boot off the selector lever knob.
GFD36626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY