Transaxle Range (Tr) Sensor: Removal

Place the vehicle in neutral.
Disconnect the battery cables.
Remove the battery and tray.
Disconnect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) / intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Breather Tube And Mass Air Flow (MAF) / Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
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Remove the intake tube and air cleaner cover.

Fig 2: Removing Intake Tube And Air Cleaner Cover
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly
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NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the thermostat housing to gain access to the transaxle range (TR) sensor.
Remove the thermostat housing.

Fig 4: Removing Thermostat Housing
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Remove the transaxle range (TR) sensor.
1. Disconnect the TR sensor electrical connector.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the TR sensor.
Fig 5: Removing Transaxle Range Sensor
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