Digital Transmission Range Sensor
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CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
- Place transmission in Neutral. Turn rear air suspension switch off, if equipped. Switch is located on left side of trunk. Disconnect battery negative cable. Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Disconnect manual shift lever cable and electrical connector from Digital Transmission Range (DTR) sensor. Loosen 2 DTR sensor bolts. Install DTR Sensor Aligner (T97L-70010-A). Tighten DTR sensor bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect shift lever cable with shift lever in Drive position. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect DTR sensor electrical connector. Lower vehicle and connect negative battery cable. Turn air suspension switch on, if equipped.