Escape (4WD)
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Ensure gearshift lever is in Neutral. Remove gearshift lever knob. Remove center console and gearshift lever boot. Release gearshift cable adjuster lock. See Fig 1. Release gearshift cable adjuster. See Fig 2. Ensure angle between gearshift cable and transaxle shift lever is 90 degrees. See Fig 3. Push in cable gearshift cable adjuster. Secure adjuster lock. Install center console and gearshift lever boot. Install gearshift lever knob.