Selector Lever Cable Adjustment: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift selector lever in position "D".

Fig 1: Shifting Selector Lever To "D" Position
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Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

NOTE: Make sure the selector lever cable outer sleeve is free for moving after unlocking.

Fig 2: Opening Selector Lever Cable Locking Mechanism

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Open the selector lever cable locking mechanism (turn counterclockwise).

NOTE: The TR sensor mark must be inline with the transaxle selector lever.

Fig 3: Moving Selector Lever To "D" Position

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Move the transaxle selector lever to position "D" (TR sensor removed shown).
Close the selector lever cable outer sleeve by turning the locking mechanism clockwise.

Fig 4: Closing Selector Lever Cable Locking Mechanism
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Lower the vehicle.
Check the selector lever cable adjustment.