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Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

  1. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
    1. Remove the screw and position the parking brake release handle out of the way.
    2. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
    3. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel
    G03249292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the five screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws And Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel Reinforcement
    G03249293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the gearshift lever (7210) clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two 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.
    Fig 3: Rotating Thumbwheel To Center Selector Lever Indicator In Middle Of (D) Position
    G03249294Courtesy 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 lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
    Fig 4: Installing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel Reinforcement
    G03249295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the lower steering column opening finish panel and parking brake release handle.
    Fig 5: Installing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel And Parking Brake Release Handle
    G03249296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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