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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 655 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSELECTOR LEVER CABLEINSTALLATION

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Selector Lever Cable: Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Position the selector lever cable in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the insulation in place over the selector lever cable grommet.

Fig 2: Locating Insulation
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position back the RCM wiring harness and install the fasteners on the studs.

Fig 3: Locating Wiring Harness Fasteners
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

FNR5 transaxle

NOTE: When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.

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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.