Transaxle Range Switch Lever Assembly

TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH LEVER ASSEMBLY

^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

REMOVAL

CAUTION: DO NOT TIP BATTERY OVER 45° ANGLE OR ACID COULD SPILL.

IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Remove battery.
1.1. Remove battery cover.
1.2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
1.3. Disconnect positive battery cable.
1.4. Loosen battery hold-down screw and remove battery.
2. Remove battery cooling box.
3. Remove battery tray bracket.
3.1. Loosen battery tray bracket screws and remove bracket.

NOTICE: The control cable must be disconnected from the transaxle range switch lever prior to disconnecting it from the control cable bracket. Otherwise damage to the manual shift shaft may result, requiring transaxle disassembly.

4. Using Fascia Retainer Remover J36346 tool, disconnect control cable from transaxle range switch lever.





(VT25-E Shown)





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5. Remove transaxle range switch lever nut and lever.





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INSTALLATION
1. Install transaxle range switch lever and lever nut.
Torque: Transaxle Range Switch Lever Nut: 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs.)
2. Snap cable end fitting onto ball stud of transaxle range switch lever. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.





(VT25-E Shown)





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3. Install battery tray bracket.
3.1. Position battery tray bracket and tighten screws.
Torque: Battery Tray Bracket Screws: 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs.)
4. Install battery cooling box.





5. Install battery.
5.1. Insert battery and tighten battery hold-down screw.
Torque: Battery Hold-Down Screw: 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.)
5.2. Connect positive battery cable to battery.
Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)
5.3. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
Torque: Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)
5.4. Install battery cooling box cover and tighten screws.
Torque: Battery Cooling Box Cover Screws: 2 N.m (1.5 ft. lbs.)
5.5. Reprogram radio stations.