Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
7. Locate the shift cable retainer tabs, protruding through the floor pan, underneath the carpet and insulation. While squeezing the tabs together, push
the tabs out of the floor pan.
8. From the engine compartment, remove the shift cable from the vehicle.
Installation
1. From inside the vehicle, feed the shift cable through the opening in the bulkhead and downward toward the transmission. Do not seat the rubber
grommet in the bulkhead opening at this time.
2. Connect the shift cable to the steering column.
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Connect the shift cable to the steering column bracket.
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Connect the shift cable to the transmission selector lever arm and support.
3. From the engine compartment, connect the shift cable retainer to the floor pan.
4. From inside the vehicle, verify that the retainer tabs have seated on the floor pan. Reposition the insulation and the carpet.
5. Seat the rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
6. Rotate the gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents ((D) position).