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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1479 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE EXTERNAL CONTROLS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONGEARSHIFT LEVERINSTALLATION

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Gearshift Lever: Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the gearshift lever assembly in the vehicle.
Install the 4 gearshift lever nuts.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Lever Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the gearshift cables are fully seated into the gearshift lever base or damage may occur.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.