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Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

  1. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    2. Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G04005386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the screws and the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G04005387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise 2 detents ((D) position).
  4. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
  5. Rotate the thumbwheel to center the selector lever indicator in the middle of the (D) position.
    6. Fig 3: Rotating Thumbwheel
    G04005388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
  7. Rotate the gearshift lever into each detent to verify that the selector lever indicator matches the selected range. Readjust, if necessary.
  8. Install the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 4: Installing Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G04005387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Installing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G04005386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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