SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A71M]

id0526a7000700

Warning

•   When removing/installing the selector lever knob, park the vehicle on level ground and always set the wheel blocks on both the front and rear wheels. Otherwise, the vehicle could move causing injury and damage to the vehicle.

1.  Follow the procedure below to remove the selector lever knob. (See Selector Lever Knob Installation Note.)

(1)  Operate the electric parking brake.

(2)  Switch the main power ON (READY on).

(3)  To prevent scratches or damage, apply protective tape to the tool (with is 2 mm {0.08 in} or less, thickness is 1 mm {0.04 in} or less)

a30zzw00000323

(4)  Shift the selector lever to the N position.

(5)  Switch the main power OFF.

(6)  Insert the tool as shown in the figure.

a30zzw00002186

(7)  Move the tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and slide the cover in the direction of arrow (2) to remove it from the selector lever knob.

a30zzw00005356

(8)  While pressing down the spring in the direction of arrow (1), remove it in the direction of arrow (2).

a30zzw00004664

(9)  Remove the selector lever knob.

a30zzw00002189

Caution

•  If foreign matter gets inside the selector lever, the selector lever could be damaged. Do not remove the push rod.

•  If the push rod comes off accidentally, refer to [Note for When Push Rod Comes Off]. (See Note for When Push Rod Comes Off.)

2.  Disconnect the lead-acid battery negative terminal. (See NEGATIVE LEAD-ACID BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the nuts shown in the figure.

a30zzw00004666

5.  Disconnect the selector lever connector.

a30zzw00002191

6.  Remove the selector lever.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  When replacing the selector lever, perform the following procedure.

(1)  When the main power is switched OFF, verify that the indicator does not turn on.

(2)  When the main power is switched to ACC or ON (READY off), verify that the indicator turns on.

(3)  Verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position when the brake pedal is depressed.

(4)  When the main power is switched ON (READY on), verify that the indicator turns on.

(5)  Verify that the selector lever can be shifted from the P position when the brake pedal is depressed.

(6)  Perform the DTC inspection for the selector lever using the M-MDS. Verify that no DTC is displayed. (See DTC INSPECTION.)

Selector Lever Knob Installation Note

1.  Install the spring to the selector lever knob.

Caution

•  Install the spring to the position past the stopper.

a30zzw00002192

2.  Slide the cover in the direction of arrow (1) and attach it to the selector lever knob.

a30zzw00005357

3.  Install the selector lever knob to the selector lever.

a30zzw00005358

4.  Switch the main power ON (READY on).

5.  Shift the selector lever to the P position.

6.  Switch the main power OFF.

Note for When Push Rod Comes Off

Caution

•  If foreign matter gets inside the selector lever, the selector lever could be damaged. When installing the push rod, clean the push rod.

•  If the push rod is installed in a different direction, the selector lever could be damaged. When installing the push rod, install it so that the pointed end faces up.

1.  Clean the push rod.

2.  Install the push rod as shown in the figure.

a30zzw00007374