Ford Fusion: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35 / Selector Lever Cable - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4. Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and apply the parking brake.
   

1. Remove the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Remove the selector cable retaining clip bolt.
   

1. Release the clip and detach the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
   

1. Remove the selector lever cable nut.
   

1. Detach the selector lever cable retainer.
   

1. Remove the RH fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Detach the selector lever cable from the TRCM lever.
   

1. Remove the selector lever cable retaining clip bolt.
   

1. Release the tab and detach the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
   

1. Remove the selector lever cable.
   

Installation

1. Position the selector lever cable in the vehicle.
   

1. Attach the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.
   

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

1. Attach the selector lever cable to the TRCM lever.
   

1. Install the RH fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Attach the selector lever cable retainer.
   

1. Install the selector lever cable nut.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Attach the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket.
   

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

1. Using the diagnostic scan tool select the cable adjustment mode.
   

1. NOTE: The GSM will alternate flashing D or N and S simultaneously.

   Choose D on the GSM.
   

1. NOTE: Verify D is illuminated on the IPC.

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

1. 
   Unlock the adjuster.
   
   1. Move the slide to the left.
      
   2. While holding the slide, position the adjuster lock upward.
      

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

1. Snap the adjuster lock into place.
   

1. Choose P on the GSM.
   

1. Clear any DTCs.
   

1. Shift the transmission through the ranges starting in P, then R, then N, then D, then N, then R and then back to P.
   

1. Check for DTCs.
   

1. Disconnect the scan tool.
   

1. Release the parking brake.
   

1. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Verify that the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.