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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment
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  1. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
    1. Remove the screw and position the parking brake release handle aside.
    2. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
    3. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
      Fig 1: Identifying Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel
      G04584841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 5 screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel Reinforcement
    G04584842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the selector lever clockwise until it bottoms out (1st gear), then rotate it counterclockwise 2 detents ((D) position).
  4. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift
  5. Rotate the thumbwheel to center the selector lever indicator in the middle of the (D) position.
    Fig 3: Rotating Thumbwheel To Center Pointer In Middle Of (D) Position
    G04584843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
  7. Rotate the selector lever into each detent to verify that the selector lever indicator matches the selected range. Readjust, if necessary.
  8. Install the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
    Fig 4: Installing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel Reinforcement
    G04584844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the lower steering column opening finish panel and parking brake release handle.
    Fig 5: Installing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel And Parking Brake Release Handle
    G04584845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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