Selector Lever: Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION 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.

All vehicles 

  1. Install the selector lever assembly and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Bolts
    GF0042411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 2 center console screws.
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Screws
    GF0042410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  5. Install the AWD module on to the back of the selector lever.
  6. Fig 3: Identifying All Wheel Drive (AWD) Module
    GF0042409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  7. Connect the electrical connectors to the selector lever.
    1. Install the vehicle harness connector on the selector lever.
    2. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.
  8. Fig 4: Identifying Connectors
    GF0042412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the selector lever.
  10. Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0042407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever assembly.
    1. Install the selector lever cable on the bracket.
    2. Connect the selector lever cable end.
  12. Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable
    GF0042413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the top finish panel.
  14. Fig 7: Identifying Top Finish Panel
    GF0042402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the center console compartment tray.
  16. Fig 8: Identifying Center Console Compartment Tray
    GF0042401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the upper selector lever trim ring.
  18. Fig 9: Identifying Upper Selector Lever Trim Ring
    GF0042400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
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