Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - Aisin AW21

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Place the selector lever in DRIVE.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever In Drive Position
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Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
1. Place the manual control lever in PARK.
2. Move the manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents to the DRIVE position.
Fig 3: Moving Manual Control Lever Counterclockwise
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Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
1. Pull out on the adjuster lock tabs.
2. Slide the lock up to unlock the selector lever cable.
Fig 4: Pulling Out On Adjuster Lock Tabs
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Align the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.

Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.

Fig 6: Sliding Adjuster Tab In Place To Lock Selector Lever Cable
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Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.