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Shift Indicator - A/T: Service and Repair

Shift Indicator Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Apply the park brake and block the wheels in order to prevent the vehicle from moving.
2. Turn the ignition ON.





3. Press the brake pedal and shift the transaxle into low gear (1).
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to remove the shift control handle retainer.
6. Remove the shift control handle.
7. Remove the center console trim plate.





8. Remove the shift indicator fasteners.
9. Disconnect the shift indicator lamp from the shift indicator.





10. Remove the shift indicator.

Installation Procedure





1. Carefully install the shift indicator.





2. Ensure that the alignment pin and alignment tab are properly engaged.





3. Ensure that the shift lever is centered in the shift indicator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the shift indicator fasteners.
Tighten the shift indicator fasteners in the order shown to 2 Nm(18 inch lbs.).
5. Move the shift control through the entire range. If the shift lever contacts either side of the shift indicator, loosen the shift indicator fasteners and repeat the installation procedure.
6. Connect the shift indicator lamp to the shift indicator and ensure that the shift indicator lamp is functional.
7. Install the center console trim plate.





3. Install the shift control handle.
9. Install the shift control handle retainer.
10. Shift the transaxle into Park.
11. Disengage the park brake and remove the wheel blocks.