Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

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Adjustment 

1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) , Removal and Installation). Refer to: Air Cleaner 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS) .
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.

   Press D on the GSM.

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5. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the transmission manual lever.

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6. NOTE: Verify D is illuminated on the IPC.
   1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise until it stops.
   2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents into D.

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7. Unlock the adjuster.
   1. Move the slide to the left.
   2. While holding the slide, position the adjuster lock upward.

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8. Connect the selector lever cable end to the transmission manual lever.

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9. Snap the adjuster lock into place.

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10. Press P on the GSM.

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11. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) . Refer to: Air Cleaner 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS) .
12. Clear any DTC.
13. Shift the transmission through the ranges starting in P, then R, then N, then D, then N, then R and then back to P.
14. Check for DTC.
15. Disconnect the scan tool.
16. Verify that the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.
17. Release the parking brake.

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