Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.

Fig 1: Installing Digital TR Sensor

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Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.

CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.

Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Aligning Digital TR Sensor
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Install the outer manual lever.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Installing Outer Manual Lever
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Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Installing Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
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Reconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 5: Connecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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Move the rubber boot back over the connector.

Fig 6: Moving Rubber Boot Back Over Connector
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Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .