Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

COMPONENTS:

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is on N or P, but does not start in other positions.
(c) Check that the back-up light illuminates and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is on R, but do not function in other positions.

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE BATTERY
(a) Loosen the nut and remove the bolt and battery clamp.
(b) Remove the battery and insulator.
(c) Remove battery tray.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.

3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the switch connector.

(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.

(d) Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
(e) Remove the nut and lock plate.

(f) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the switch.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the resistance of the switch when the shift lever is moved to each position.

Standard resistance:

ADJUSTMENT

1. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the switch and set the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(c) Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
(d) Perform the inspection.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the switch to the manual valve shaft.
(b) Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

(c) Install a new lock washer and the manual valve shaft nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
(d) Temporarily install the control shaft lever.

(e) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, and then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
(f) Remove the control shaft lever.

(g) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(h) Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)

(i) Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock washer.

(j) Install the control shaft lever with the washer and nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (133 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
(k) Connect the shift control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
(l) Connect the switch connector.
2. INSTALL BATTERY
(a) Install the battery bracket reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
(b) Install the battery carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
(c) Install the battery tray.
(d) Install the battery with the battery clamp.
Torque:
8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 inch lbs.) for bolt
5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.) for nut
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
4. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Adjust the shift lever position.
5. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Inspect the switch.