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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (ATM)

REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1
5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH





7. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
b. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.





c. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.





8. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.





b. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.





c. Pry out the lock plate.





d. Remove the lock nut and lock plate.





e. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.





9. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
b. Temporarily install the 2 bolts.





c. Place a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
d. Temporarily install the control shaft lever.





e. Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
f. Remove the control shaft lever.





g. Align the groove with neutral basic line.
h. Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)





i. Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.





j. Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
Torque: 12.7 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)





k. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.





10. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Install the control cable and a new clip to the bracket.





b. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
11. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
12. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
13. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
14. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
15. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
16. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1
17. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
18. INSTALL ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1
19. INSTALL BATTERY


ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.
b. Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in N or P position.
c. Check that the back-up light is lit and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in R position.
If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.





2. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Loosen the 2 bolts of park/neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the N position.
b. Align the groove with neutral basic line.
c. Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
d. After adjustment, perform the inspection described in step 1.