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Transmission Control Replacement




Transmission Control Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: In case of power loss the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) switch must be manually released in order to remove the console trim plate. If no power loss proceed to step 4.

1. Lift up the console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement (Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement).





Note: Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges.

2. Remove the BTSI pin cover (1).




3. Depress the BTSI switch pin (1) to release the shifter out of park.
4. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement (Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement).




5. Remove the transmission range selector cable terminal (2) from the shift control pin.
6. Remove the transmission range selector cable (1) from the shift control base.
7. Disconnect the electrical wire harness connector from the shift control.




8. Remove the shift control fasteners.
9. Spread the console side panels apart and remove the shift control assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Spread the console side panels apart and install the shift control assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the shifter fasteners.

Tighten the shifter fasteners to 9 Nm (79 lb in).

3. Connect the shifter assembly electrical wire harness connector.




4. Install the transmission range selector cable (1) to the shift control base.
5. Install the transmission range selector cable terminal (2) to the shift control pin.
6. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement (Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement).
7. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (1. Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment).