Transmission Range Switch Replacement

Remove the air intake scoop (see step 5 ).
Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the intake air duct (see step 10 ).
Remove the main under-hood fuse box (see step 11 ).
Remove the battery base (see step 12 ).
Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
Remove the spring clip (A) and the control pin (B), then separate the shift cable end (C) from the control lever (D).

Fig 1: Locating Spring Clip, Control Pin, Shift Cable End And Control Lever
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Check the bushing (E) in the shift cable end for a proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the nuts (A) securing the shift cable bracket (B).

Fig 2: Locating Nuts And Shift Cable Bracket
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Remove the transmission range switch.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Range Switch And Bolts
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Turn the control lever fully counterclockwise to the P position. Then turn the control lever clockwise two clicks to the N position.

Fig 4: Turning Control Lever Fully Counterclockwise To P Position
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Set a new transmission range switch (A) to the N position. Align the cutouts (B) on the rotary-frame with the neutral positioning cutouts (C) on the transmission range switch, then put a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade (D) in the cutouts to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.
NOTE: Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge blade or equivalent to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.

Fig 5: Aligning Cutouts On Rotary-Frame With Neutral Positioning Cutouts On Transmission Range Switch
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Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on the selector control shaft (B) while holding it in the N position with the 2.0 mm (0.079 in) blade (C).

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Range Switch And Selector Control Shaft
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Tighten the bolts on the transmission range switch while you continue to hold the N position. Do not move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts. Then remove the feeler gauge.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Range Switch And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Check the connectors for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.
Install the shift cable bracket (A).

Fig 8: Locating Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing (A) in the shift cable end (B).

Fig 9: Locating Bushing And Shift Cable End
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Attach the shift cable end to the control lever (C), then insert the control pin (D) into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (E).
Install the battery base (see step 58 ).
Install the main under-hood fuse box (see step 59 ).
Install the intake air duct (see step 60 ).
Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Install the air intake scoop (see step 66 ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and verify the transmission range switch matches the A/T gear position indicator.
Check that the engine only starts in P and N.
Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in R.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, make sure it is securely supported, and allow all four wheels to rotate freely. Then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.