Selector Lever: Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Installation
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All vehicles 

  1. Install the selector lever assembly and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Assembly Bolts
      G06098072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the 2 center console screws.
    Fig 2: Locating Center Console Screws
    G06098071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  3. Install the AWD  module on to the back of the selector lever.
    Fig 3: Locating AWD Module
    G06098070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  4. Connect the electrical connectors to the selector lever.
    1. Install the vehicle harness connector on the selector lever.
    2. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Harness And Selector Lever Electrical Connectors
      G06098076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the selector lever.
    Fig 5: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06098068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever assembly.
    1. Install the selector lever cable on the bracket.
    2. Connect the selector lever cable end.
      Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End
      G06098078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the top finish panel.
    Fig 7: Identifying Top Finish Panel
    G06098056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the center console compartment tray.
    Fig 8: Locating Center Console Compartment Tray
    G06098055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the upper selector lever trim ring.
    Fig 9: Locating Upper Selector Lever Trim Ring
    G06098054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
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