Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The transmission range (TR) sensor is part of the transmission selector lever assembly.

All vehicles

Place the selector lever in the (D) position.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive (D) Position

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Gently pry up to remove the upper selector lever trim ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever Trim Ring

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Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Compartment Tray

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Remove the top finish panel from the center console.

Fig 4: Identifying Top Finish Panel

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Disconnect the power outlet electrical connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Connector

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Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.
1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.
2. Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.

Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End And Bracket

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Disconnect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector and disconnect the wiring harness fastener from the selector lever.

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Range (TR) Connector

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Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the selector lever.

Fig 8: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers

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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the selector lever.
1. Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.
2. Remove the vehicle harness connector from the selector lever.

Fig 9: Identifying Connectors

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All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles

Pull the all wheel drive (AWD) module straight back and remove it from the back of the selector lever.

Fig 10: Identifying All Wheel Drive (AWD) Module

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All vehicles

Remove the 2 screws from the center console.

Fig 11: Identifying Screws

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Remove the 4 bolts and remove the selector lever assembly.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 12: Identifying Bolts

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To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .