toast1850 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi all, Looking to replace shift lever/knob on my Edge SE with the OEM Ford part# BT4Z-7213-FA- This one includes leather and chrome. I've searched the forums here but only found info for a 2008 Edge to disassemble. My question is, do I need to remove silver bezel trim to get to the shift knob? I noticed there is a screw in the illustration for the knob. I know that would need to be removed. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Here is a diagram of the part#- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 From what I see in the service manual, you have to disassemble the complete console basically, and then remove the two screws or bolts that hold it on. The two bolts are near the lower portion of the "stick" which the knob attaches to. They are below the rubber boot and naturally below the plate which has the PRNDS. Looks to be a time consuming job and a lot of items to be disassembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast1850 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ok, I thought it might be a quick swap out but looks like I'll plan a weekend for this so I don't have to rush. Thanks for the quick reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) I'm trying to insert the instructions and pictures to help guide you, but not having much luck. I'll send a PM with some info Edited January 29, 2014 by ls973800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Some type of time delay before allowing me to send another PM, so here are the pictures which correspond with the PM steps I sent you You will have to look at the pictures and match the picture number with the step number. I did post the pictures in order, left to right following the steps. Some step numbers are missing because they applied only to the MKX so no need to post them. Step 22 Picture 135489 is the money shot showing the two screws/bolts to be removed. I've never had one of these consoles apart, so don't know if there are any short cuts to get you to that point. GOOD LUCK! Edited January 29, 2014 by ls973800 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacyon Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 ok - I want to know where you're getting those wonderful pictures and instructions from? A full service manual in electronic form perhaps ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yes, Ford service manuals on DVD found on eBay. I bought mine near the end of 2012 for under $25.00 if I recall. It actually "expired" in July of 2013, but the seller told me that upfront. I have to change the date setting on my computer to prior to July 2013 and everything works fine. When done with the interactive DVD, I just change the date back to the correct one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast1850 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 ls973800 This is wonderful! Thanks for helping me out with this. I'll provide an update once I tackle this on a weekend when it warms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast1850 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Finally got around to replacing the shift knob on my SE with the leather and chrome knob. I must say, I am very pleased. It's much more comfortable than the plastic shift knob. It wasn't too terribly difficult to replace, but I believe it took around 2 hours to complete. The hardest part was removing the lower floor console side trim because the seats are basically in the way even when you have them all the way back. I included a few pictures for anyone that has an SE that might want to tackle this. Sorry, I didn't get a picture of every step. The part cost me around $70 total shipped. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Happy to see that things went well for you, and you are pleased with the result! Nice modification that didn't cost too much. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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