Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Underbody Cover Screws
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable
    G06275504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06275505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and the manual lever.
    Fig 4: Locating Manual Lever
    G06275506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts, slide the TR sensor off of the manual shaft and remove the TR sensor.
    Fig 5: Locating TR Sensor Bolts
    G06275507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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