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.

NOTE: The Transmission Range (TR) sensor is part of the selector lever assembly.

All vehicles

Place the selector lever in the D position.

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

Fig 2: Locating 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 from the center console.

Fig 4: Locating Top Finish Panel
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Disconnect the power outlet electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Power Outlet Electrical 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 selector lever bracket.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable End From Selector Lever
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Disconnect the TR sensor electrical connector and disconnect the wiring harness fastener from the selector lever.

Fig 7: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the selector lever.

Fig 8: Locating 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: Locating Selector Lever Electrical Connector
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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: Locating AWD Module
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All vehicles
Remove the 2 screws from the center console.

Fig 11: Locating Center Console And 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: Locating Selector Lever Assembly Bolts
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To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .