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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

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  1. Remove the ACL and outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
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    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.
    GFD94086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Gently pry the latch up.
    2. Push the lock tab to slide it over.
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  5. NOTE: To prevent selector cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
    NOTE: Make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the manual control lever ball stud by pulling back on the selector lever cable end.
    GFD94089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: After locking the adjuster, pull back on the adjuster to make sure it is securely installed.
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  7. Install the ACL and outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
  8. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.