Transmission Range Sensor: Removal
Disconnect battery cables. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove battery and tray. Disconnect gearshift cable from manual valve lever. Remove manual valve lever. Disconnect TR sensor harness connector. Raise and support vehicle. Remove bolts, oil pan, oil filter and "O" ring. Remove valve body/transfer plate-to-transaxle case bolts. Note bolt length and location for reassembly reference. Move roller on parking sprag rod from parking sprag guide bracket. See Fig 1 . Lift valve body and manual shaft assembly from transaxle case. Remove manual shaft seal. Remove TR sensor retaining screw. Slide TR sensor up manual shaft and remove.