Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment: Adjust

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in the NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector.

Fig 1: Sliding Rubber Boot Back To Gain Access To Connector
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Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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Remove the range selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Removing Range Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Control Lever
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Remove the outer manual control lever.

Fig 4: Removing Outer Manual Control Lever
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Loosen but do not remove the digital TR sensor screws.

Fig 5: Removing Digital TR Sensor Screws
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Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 6: Aligning Digital TR Sensor And Tightening Screws
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Install the outer manual lever.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Installing Outer Manual Lever
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Install the range selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever.

Fig 8: Installing Range Selector Lever Cable End Onto Manual Control Lever
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Reconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 9: Reconnecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Move the rubber boot back over the connector.

Fig 10: Installing Rubber Boot Back Over Connector
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Verify that the range selector lever cable is adjusted correctly.
Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.