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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000MYSTIQUE GS, 2.0 3, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT INTERLOCK CABLEREMOVAL & INSTALLATION (SABLE & TAURUS)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, Automatic
Removal & Installation (Sable & Taurus)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, AutomaticSECTION Removal & Installation (Sable & Taurus)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Unsnap and remove upper center console bezels. Disconnect shift interlock cable conduit from bracket and pull cable from cam on transaxle range gearshift lever.
- Remove 3 screws securing upper steering column shroud. Insert scratch awl into access hole on lower steering column shroud and push in ignition lock cylinder release pin. Insert ignition key into lock, turn ignition on and remove lock cylinder from steering column.
- Remove lower steering column shroud. Remove 2 screws securing lower instrument panel and remove panel. Completely loosen gearshift indicator adjustment wheel and disconnect gearshift indicator cable from steering column lever.
- Remove 2 nuts securing steering column absorber. Remove 2 nuts securing lower steering column and remove column. Disconnect electrical connectors to steering column. Remove 2 screws securing shift lock actuator and remove actuator and cable as an assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.