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Automatic Transmission External Controls: Removal & Installation Mercury Montego III

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Installation

  1. Install the shifter and the 2 front bolts. Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  2. Install the 2 rear shifter bolts. Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  3. Connect the wire harness to the shifter.
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Install the LH plastic retaining clip for the carpet.
  6. Install the RH plastic retaining clip for the carpet.
  7. Push the shift cable into the housing. Make sure that the tab on the shift cable connector is locked in place. Pull up on the cable to make sure it is fully seated.
  8. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.
  9. Install the center console. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-233054) .
  10. Check the shift cable adjustment. Make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-233016-S21642705152006052400000) .

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-232992) .
  2. Remove the PRNDL trim ring.
  3. Remove the upper console panel.
  4. Slide the lower shift knob bezel downward.
  5. Remove the bolt and lift up on the shift knob to remove.
  6. Remove the lower shift knob bezel.
  7. Disconnect the light bulb from the PRNDL bezel.
  8. Release the 4 locking tabs and remove the PRNDL bezel assembly.

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  1. Install the PRNDL bezel. Make sure that the 4 locking tabs are snapped in place.
  2. Connect the light bulb to the PRNDL bezel.
  3. Install the lower shift knob bezel.
  4. Install the shift knob and bolt.
  5. Slide the lower shift knob bezel up and snap it into place.
  6. Install the upper console panel.
  7. Install the PRNDL trim ring.

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-232992) .
  2. Slide the lower shift knob bezel downward.
  3. Remove the bolt and lift up on the shift knob to remove.
  1. Install the shift knob and bolt.
  2. Slide the lower shift knob bezel up and snap it into place.

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