Gearshift Cable Adjustment

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

NOTE: Make sure that the gearshift lever is in neutral and the parking brake is set.

Fig 1: Identifying Gearshift Lever Knob

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If necessary, remove the center console trim and gearshift lever boot.
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
2. Remove the center console trim and gearshift boot.
Release the gearshift cable adjuster lock.

Fig 2: Releasing Gearshift Cable Adjuster Lock
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Release the gearshift cable adjuster.

Fig 3: Releasing Gearshift Cable Adjuster
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NOTE: The transmission is in neutral when the angle between the gearshift lever and the transmission shift lever is 90 degrees.

Fig 4: Setting Transmission In Neutral

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Set the transmission in neutral.

NOTE: Make sure that the gearshift lever is in neutral.

Fig 5: Pushing In Adjuster & Secure Lock

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Push in the adjuster and secure the lock.
If necessary, install the center console trim, the gearshift lever boot assembly and the gearshift lever knob.

Fig 6: Identifying Center Console Trim
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