Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the selector level in the D position.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever In D Position
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Gently pry up to remove the upper selector lever trim ring.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Selector Lever Trim Ring
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Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.

Fig 3: Locating Center Console Compartment Tray
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Remove the top finish panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Top Finish Panel
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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 5: Identifying Selector Lever Assembly
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Remove the 2 grommet nuts for the selector lever cable.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Grommet Nuts For Selector Lever Cable
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Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the transmission fluid filler tube.

Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable
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Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 9: Locating Selector Cable Tabs
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the selector lever cable after installation. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .