Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Position TRΒ  sensor on the manual shaft, align the 2 TRΒ  sensor bolt holes and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Locating TR Sensor Bolts
    G06275507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the manual control lever and the nut.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Locating Manual Control Lever & Nut
    G06275509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the TRΒ  sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06275510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT . Connect the selector lever cable end.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable
    G06275511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the underbody cover and 7 screws.
    Fig 5: Locating Underbody Cover Screws
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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