Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 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 Mounting 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 (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06275505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and the manual lever.
    Fig 4: Locating Manual Lever Mounting Nut
    G06275509Courtesy 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 Mounting Bolts
G07786166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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