What is the proper idle range for a mercury sable?

How do I install a 98 Mercury Sable Transmission Range Switch?

• I need detailed instructions so I can find the part on the vehicle and then install it. Thank you for any help.

• Answer:

  AJ is correct in his answer. I just need to caution you on the potential for costly damage, if not done carefully. You will need to remove the air cleaner housing assembly on the driver side of the engine compartment. To do this, simply loosen the 5/16" worm clamp securing the air intake to the throttle body. The air cleaner lid is removed, by simply unlocking the snap type clips. Once done, move the lid and hose assembly out of the way. Remove the one nut securing the manual lever to the shaft. DO NOT break the shaft during removal or installation of this nut!!!! If you do, the transmission will need to be removed, and disassembled in order to replace the shaft, so be careful!!! Once you get the manual lever removed, disconnect the six or eight wire connector to it by squeezing the release tab, and pulling it off. There will be two 8mm bolts that secure the TR sensor to the transmission case. Once removed, carefully remove the sensor, taking care not to damage the SHAFT (you can damage the sensor). Installation is just the reverse order of removal. I would recommend lubricating the shaft with a little bit of anti-seize compound before installing the new sensor. Hope this helps.