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Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

  1. Remove the two screws and the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws And Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G01309169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the screws and the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws And Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G01309170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the gearshift lever (7210) clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents ((D) position).
  4. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
  5. Rotate the thumbwheel to center the selector lever indicator in the middle of the (D) position.
    Fig 3: Centering Selector Lever Indicator In Middle Of (D) Position
    G01309171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
  7. Rotate the gearshift lever into each detent to verify that the selector lever indicator matches the selected range. Readjust, if necessary.
  8. Install the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    Fig 4: Installing Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G01309172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    Fig 5: Installing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G01309173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.