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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

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Activation 

  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe 2.0L EcoBoost .
  2. Apply the parking brake.
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  3. Using the diagnostic scan tool select the cable adjustment mode.
  4. NOTE: The GSM will alternate flashing D or N and S simultaneously.
    1. Press the D on the GSM.
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  5. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission manual lever.
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  6. NOTE: Verify D is illuminated on the IPC.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 1 detent.
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    1. Move the slide to the left.
    2. While holding the slide, position the adjuster lock upward.
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  7. Connect the selector lever cable to the transmission manual lever.
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  8. Lock the adjuster.
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  9. Press the P on the GSM.
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  10. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe 2.0L EcoBoost .
  11. Clear the DTCs.
  12. Shift the transmission through the ranges starting in P, then R, then N, then D, then N, then R and then back to P.
  13. Check for DTCs.
  14. Disconnect the scan tool.
  15. Verify that the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.
  16. Release the parking brake.
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