Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.

Fig 1: Installing Digital TR Sensor
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CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.

Fig 2: Aligning Digital TR Sensor

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Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten screws in an alternating sequence.
Install the manual control outer lever and nut.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Control Outer Lever & Nut
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Connect the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Connecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.

Fig 5: Connecting Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
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Verify that the shift cable is adjusted. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
Lower the vehicle.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts either soft or firm and this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.

Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .