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Removal & Installation

  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels securely.
  3. Shift to the Neutral position
  4. Remove the transmission range switch connector "A" from the connector bracket "B", then disconnect the connector. See Fig 1 .
  5. Remove the clamp from the harness clamp bracket on the transmission housing, and remove the harness clamp "A" from the end cover "B". See Fig 2 .
  6. Remove the transmission range switch cover "C", then remove the transmission range switch "D" from the end cover.
    7. NOTE: The transmission range switch clicks in the Neutral position. See Fig 3 .
  7. Set the transmission range switch to the Neutral position.
  8. Set the control shaft to the Neutral position. See Fig 4 .
    9. NOTE: Take care not to move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts.
  9. Install the transmission range switch "A" on the control shaft "B". Secure it with the bolts. See Fig 5 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Install the transmission range switch cover "C", and the harness clamp "D" on the end cover "E".
  11. Connect the transmission range switch connector "A", then install it on the connector bracket "B". See Fig 1 .
  12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Move the shift lever through all gears, and check the transmission range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator. See Fig 6 .
  13. Start the engine. Move the shift lever through all gears, and verify the following:
    • The engine will not start in any position other than Neutral or Park.
    • The back-up lights illuminate when the shift lever is in the Reverse position.
Fig 1: Removing Transmission Range Switch Connector
G00285108Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 2: Removing Harness Clamp & End Cover
G00285112Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 3: Setting Transmission Range Switch In Neutral Position
G00285116Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 4: Setting Control Shaft In Neutral Position
G00285120Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 5: Installing Transmission Range Switch
G00285124Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 6: Moving Shift Lever & Checking Transmission Range Switch Synchronization
G00285128Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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