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2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Selector Lever: Removal

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Removal
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.

All vehicles 

  1. Place the selector lever in the (D) position.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Drive (D) Position
    GF0042393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Gently pry up to remove the upper selector lever trim ring.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Upper Selector Lever Trim Ring
    GF0042400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Compartment Tray
    GF0042401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the top finish panel.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Top Finish Panel
    GF0042402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable
    GF0042403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the selector lever.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0042407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 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.
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Connectors
    GF0042408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

  8. Pull the all wheel drive (AWD) module straight back and remove it from the back of the selector lever.
    9. Fig 8: Identifying All Wheel Drive (AWD) Module
    GF0042409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  9. Remove the 2 screws from the center console.
    10. Fig 9: Identifying Screws
    GF0042410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the selector lever assembly.
    11. Fig 10: Identifying Bolts
    GF0042411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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