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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments


1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the engine air cleaner.

Manual Lever Position Switch:






3. Remove the transmission shift cable and bracket from the manual control shift outer lever. Use a screwdriver or suitable tool to pry the transmission shift cable from the manual control shift outer lever.

4. Disconnect the Manual Lever Position (MLP) switch electrical connector.

Manual Lever Position Switch:






5. Rotate the MLP switch shaft to the neutral mark.

6. Loosen the MLP switch bolts.

Manual Lever Position Switch:






7. Use a Rotunda 73 Digital Multimeter 105-00051 or equivalent and ensure that there is continuity between the terminals.

Manual Lever Position Switch:






Use the chart to determine which terminals to check between.

8. Tighten the MLP switch bolts to 8-10 Nm (71-88 lb in).

9. Connect the MLP switch electrical connector.

10. Ensure that the MLP switch shaft is still aligned with the neutral mark.

11. Install the transmission shift cable on the park actuator support.

12. Install the engine air cleaner.

13. Connect the battery ground cable.