Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

COMPONENTS (Part 1):

COMPONENTS (Part 2):

COMPONENTS (Part 3):

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

7. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT
(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

(b) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(c) Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.

(d) Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.

8. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.

(b) Pry up the lock plate.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.

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

ADJUSTMENT

1. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the park/neutral position switch and move the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Align the groove with the 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.

INSTALLATION

1. 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 the 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: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)

(k) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

2. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT
(a) Connect the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)

(b) Connect the control cable with a new clip to the bracket.
3. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
4. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUBASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1
6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL ENGINE COVER NO.1 SUBASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL BATTERY
9. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
10. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
11. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION Initialization