Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
b. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
c. Pry off the lock plate and remove the nut and lock plate.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch.
4. INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
a. Install the park/neutral position switch with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf cm, 48 inch lbs.)
b. Install a new lock plate and nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf cm, 61 inch lbs.)
c. Bend the claws on the lock plate to fix the nut.
d. Install the control shaft lever.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
e. Connect the shift control cable and install the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
6. CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION OPERATION
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but not in other positions. If not as stated above, carry out the adjustment procedure.
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
8. TEST DRIVE VEHICLE