TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH REMOVAL [FS5A-EL]

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Caution

•  Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

1.  Select the selector lever to N position.

2.  Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.

3.  Perform the following procedures.

(1)  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

(2)  Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI].)

(3)  Disconnect the TR switch connector.

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4.  Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.

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Caution

•  Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.

5.  Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.

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6.  Remove the manual shaft nut, washer and manual shaft lever.

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7.  Remove the TR switch from transaxle case.