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Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

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  1. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the bolts.
  2. Fig 1: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Bolts
    GF0014072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The manual control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
  3. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
  4. Fig 2: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots Using Special Tool (307-351)
    G04584268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
  5. Tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  6. Fig 3: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots With Special Tool
    G04584269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. With the manual control lever in overdrive, connect the selector lever cable.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  8. Fig 4: Selector Lever Cable At Transmission
    GF0014071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
  10. Fig 5: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0014070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.