Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.




4. Remove the nut and clip, and disconnect the selector cable.
5. Remove the manual shaft nut.
6. Remove the lock-washer and lever.
7. Remove the transaxle range switch.
8. Rotate the manual shaft to the neutral position.




9. Turn the transaxle range switch so that the neutral mark is in line with the flat, straight surfaces on either side of the manual shaft.
10. Hand tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.




11. Verify that there is continuity between terminals A and H of the transaxle range switch connector.
12. Tighten the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 7.9-1O.7 Nm (69.5-95.4 in-lb)

13. Install the lever and spring washer.




14. Tighten the manual shaft nut by using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 32-46 Nm (24-33 ft-lb)

15. Verify that the selector lever range position and transaxle range switch are aligned, then connect the selector cable and install a new spring pin and clip.
16. Check for continuity at the transaxle range switch.
17. Connect the transaxe range switch connector.
18. Install the air cleaner assembly.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Check operation of the transaxle range switch.