Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Digital Transmission Range (TR) SensorSpecial Tool:
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the cable shield by prying on the side of the shield closest to the boot, then sliding the shield away from the boot.
3. Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector.
4. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the shift cable from the manual control lever.
6. Remove the outer manual control lever.
7. Remove the digital TR sensor.
Installation
1. CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the screws.
2. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
3. Install the outer manual lever.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.
5. Connect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
6. Move the rubber boot back over the connector.
7. NOTE: If the shield is loose on the cable, replace the shield.
Install the cable shield.
8. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly.