A/T - Shift Lever Stuck In 'PARK'
No: TSB-09-23-007DATE: December, 2009
MODEL: 2007-09 Outlander
SUBJECT:
SHIFT LEVER STUCK IN PARK
Purpose
On some affected vehicles, the shift lever may get stuck in the "P" (PARK) position. The condition may occur with the ignition switch in the "ON" position, brake pedal depressed and stop lamps illuminated.
During normal vehicle operation, grease may have contaminated the park position detection switch located in the shift lever. When the driver attempts to shift from P, the shift lever cannot be moved if the switch is contaminated.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instruction to replace the shift lever assembly on a customer complaint basis. Refer to the Parts Information section of this bulletin for part number information.
SPECIAL SHIFT SELECTOR RELEASE PROCEDURE
Customers should be advised to use the following procedure when the shift lever is stuck in park. This eliminates the need for towing.
AFFECTED VEHICLE(S)
2007-2009 Outlander built prior to October 3, 2008
REPAIR PROCEDURE
For additional details on removal and installation, refer to the service manual applicable for your vehicle.
1. Record the customer's radio presets.
2. Move both front seats to their rearmost position.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
4. Remove the rear section of the floor console as follows: Refer to service manual Group 52A - Interior.
a. Remove the console top cover. Lift the cup holder panel to release the retaining clips starting at the front corners, then lift the center and rear corners (see photo for clip locations).
NOTE:
If equipped with AWD, disconnect the electrical connector from the back of the control knob.
b. Lift the console storage cover. Remove 2 bolts at the bottom of the storage compartment.
c. Raise the front of the rear floor console. Lift firmly on the front of the rear floor console (behind the shift lever) to release retaining clips. Open the console storage cover fully. Lift the front of the console until it rests against the fully engaged parking brake. It is not necessary to completely remove the console.
5. Remove the shift knob.
a. Using the Special Shift Selector Release Procedure at the beginning of this TSB, place the shift selector in "N" (neutral).
b. Lift firmly on the top section of the shift knob to separate the top and bottom sections.
c. Refer to the photo. Inside the bottom section of the shift knob, rotate the retaining clip on the shaft 90° in either direction and remove it.
d. Remove the bottom section of the shift knob.
NOTE:
Installation is the reverse of removal.
6. Remove the cup holder in front of the shift selector. Disconnect the power socket connector.
7. Remove the shift indicator panel.
Insert a small straight blade screwdriver into 2 slots to release the clips as shown in the illustration. Then remove panel.
!!CAUTION!!
Take extra care to not scratch the panel.
8. Remove the left and right console lower side covers.
9. Remove the front console assembly (see illustration, left).
10. Remove the front floor console base.
a. If equipped, remove the Interior Transmission Antenna (Front) from the rear of the front floor console base.
b. Turn the base over and release the clip for the antenna wiring harness.
11. Place the shift selector in "P" range.
12. Disconnect the 10 pin shift switch connector (C24).
13. Disconnect and remove the shift and interlock cables.
14. Remove 4 bolts from the selector lever assembly.
15. Remove the selector lever assembly.
a. Rotate the assembly toward the driver's side.
b. Release the console wiring harness clips from underneath.
16. Install the new shift lever assembly to the vehicle using 4 bolts previously removed. Torque to the specification shown in the illustration.
17. Attach the transaxle control cable.
18. Attach the key interlock cable.
NOTE:
If equipped with rear seat HVAC, there is a duct connection in front of the shift selector assembly. Make sure the ducts are connected before installing the console.
19. Reinstall the floor console assembly in reverse order of removal (refer to service manual Group 52A - Interior).
20. Reconnect the battery.
21. Conduct the following checks to confirm shift lever and shift interlock control operation:
^ Confirm the shift lever will not move from P unless the key is in the ON position and the brake pedal is fully depressed.
^ Confirm the key or key knob CANNOT be turned to the OFF position unless the shift lever is in the P position.
^ Confirm the key or key knob CAN be moved to the OFF position when the shift selector is in the P position.
^ Confirm the shift selector engages all transmission positions.
22. Reset the clock and customer's radio presets, and place the seats in their original position.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the appropriate Genuine Mitsubishi Part listed above.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If an affected vehicle is observed with the described condition, diagnose the condition, repair as described in this bulletin and submit a normal warranty claim using the information shown above.