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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments






Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

Setting Gauge (T10173)

Procedure





Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Selector Lever and Multifunction Transmission Range Switch Overview ] Description and Operation.

- Move the selector lever into the "N" position.

- Remove the rear noise insulation - 2 -.

Vehicles with a 4.2L Engine

- Remove the heat shield over the multifunction transmission range switch (F125).

Vehicles with a 3.0L Engine





- Remove the bolts from the ATF pipe bracket on the engine and transmission.

- Remove the bolt - arrow - and pull the ATF pipes out of the transmission.





- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the (VAS 6122).

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- Move the selector lever into the "N" position.

- Remove the ball head - 2 - on the selector lever cable from the selector lever shaft using (80 - 200).

The following steps must be performed exactly so that the selector lever cable and/or selector mechanism do not get bent or damaged.





Hold the cover - 2 - with pliers so that the selector lever shaft cannot rotate when removing the nut - 1 -.

- Remove the nut - 1 -.

- Remove the cover - 2 - from selector lever shaft.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - from the multifunction transmission range switch.

- Place the (T10173) on the selector lever shaft.





If the connector tab cannot engage in the (T10173) groove, the transmission is not in the "N" position or the selector lever cable is adjusted incorrectly.

- Turn the multifunction transmission range switch - A - until the tab on the connector - arrow 1 - locks into the groove on the (T10173).

- Secure the (T10173).

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - for the multifunction transmission range switch.





- Remove the (T10173) from the selector lever shaft.

- Connect the connector to the multifunction transmission range switch.

- Turn the ignition on.

The two following conditions must be fulfilled:

The "N" in the "P R N D S" display in the transmission range display (Y6) must be lit.

The "N" in the selector lever transmission range position display unit (Y26) must light up.

The following steps must be performed exactly so that the selector lever cable and/or selector mechanism do not get bent or damaged.





- Install the cover - 2 - on the selector lever shaft.

Hold the cover - 2 - with pliers so that the selector lever shaft cannot rotate when tightening the nut - 1 -.

- Tighten the nut - 1 -.

Vehicles with a 4.2L Engine

- Install the heat shield over the multifunction transmission range switch.

Vehicles with a 3.0L Engine

- Install the ATF pipes. Refer to => [ ATF Pipes and Cooler ] Removal and Replacement.

- Check the ATF level. Refer to => [ ATF Level, Checking and Filling ] ATF Level, Checking and Filling.

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Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

- Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Service and Repair.