Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Shifter A/T: Service and Repair
Lever, Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove console assembly.
2. Remove transmission control selector dial bezel retaining screws. Lift bezel and disconnect ignition/shifter interlock cable from the transmission
range selector lever and the shifter interlock cam. Disconnect transmission range indicator lamp/transmission control switch connector. Place shift
lever in DRIVE.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Disconnect shift cable from shift lever and ball stud.
5. Remove shift cable retaining screws from shifter mounted bracket.
6. Lower vehicle, remove shifter to floorpan retaining bolts. Remove transmission range selector lever assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install transmission range selector lever with retaining bolts. Tighten to 6-8 Nm (54-70 inch lbs.).
2. Connect indicator lamp/transmission control switch connector. Connect ignition/shifter interlock cable. Tighten retaining screw to 2 Nm (17 inch
lbs.).
3. Install bezel and retaining screws. Tighten to 2 Nm (17 inch lbs.).
4. Install console assembly.
5. Place transmission range selector lever in DRIVE and apply a 1.4 kg (3 lb) rearward force to the lever.
6. Raise vehicle.
7. Make sure the manual control lever is in the DRIVE position as described in Adjustments.
8. Install shift cable on shifter lever ball stud and install shift cable and bracket to transmission and tighten retaining screws to 24-31 Nm (18-22 ft.
lbs.).
9. Perform procedure as described in Adjustments.
10. Lower vehicle. Check for proper transmission range selector lever operation.
