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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 921 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONGEARSHIFT CABLESREMOVAL
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Gearshift Cables: Removal

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the restraints control module (RCM). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  2. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
    3. NOTE: Both gearshift cables disconnect from the transmission in the same manner.
  3. Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transmission.
    1. Lift the gearshift cables out of the cable bracket.
    2. Disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle gearshift control assembly.
    3. Remove the 2 gearshift cable clips.
    4. Fig 1: Gearshift Cables At Transaxle Gearshift Control Assembly
    GF0025439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 gearshift cable clips.
  5. Disconnect the 2 gearshift cables from the gearshift lever.
  6. Remove the 2 gearshift cable grommet nuts.
  7. Remove the gearshift cables.
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