Shift Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place the selector lever in the D5 position.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to LIFTING .
Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
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Place the manual control lever in the D5 position. This is three positions from the most rearward position.
Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the selector lever.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Selector Lever
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Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
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Unlock the adjuster at the end of the cable.

Fig 4: Unlocking Adjuster At End Of Cable
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Connect the shift cable to the shifter and lock the end of the adjuster.

Fig 5: Connecting Shift Cable To Shifter And Locking End Of Adjuster
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Carefully move the manual control lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL, and the backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, steps may need to be repeated and include digital transmission range (TR) sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. For additional information on transmission range (TR) sensor adjustment, refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT in this section.
- Adjust as necessary.