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Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

    NOTE: Make sure the transaxle is in the NEUTRAL position.
    Fig 1: Positioning Transmission Range (TR) Sensor And Installing Bolts
    G02205390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the transmission range (TR) sensor and loosely install the bolts.
    2. NOTE: As necessary, move the manual control lever to N position for TR sensor adjustment.
  2. Rotate the manual valve detent lever assembly to the NEUTRAL position.
    1. Low 1
    2. Low 2
    3. Drive
    4. Neutral
    5. Reverse
    6. Park
      Fig 2: Identifying Manual Valve Detent Lever Positions
      G02205391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the TR sensor.
    • Using the special tool, align the TR sensor.
    • Tighten the bolts and remove the special tool.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 3: Installing TR Sensor
      G02205392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the battery tray.
    5. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 Km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable.
  6. Check the correct operation with the parking brake control engaged. The engine should start only in PARK or NEUTRAL. Backup lamps should be active only in the REVERSE position.
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