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Transmission Range Switch Replacement

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the battery trim and left upper fender cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.
  4. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.
  5. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the battery base.
  7. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 1: Shift Cable End Transmission Side With Torque Specifications
    G05495760Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E). Check the bushing (F) 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  ).
  9. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
  10. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (A) on the control lever (B), and remove the nut (C), lock washer, spring washer (D), and control lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Range Switch, Lever And Locknut
    G05495761Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Pry the lock tabs of the lock washer (E) on the transmission range switch (F), hold the selector control shaft (G) with a 6.0 mm wrench, and loosen the locknut(H).
  12. Remove the locknut and lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).
  13. Set the new transmission range switch (A) to N. The transmission range switch clicks in N, and the selector control shaft hole (B) aligns with the N line (C).
    Fig 3: Aligning Selector Control Shaft Hole With N Line
    G05495762Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. With a 6.0 mm wrench, turn the control shaft fully counterclockwise (viewed from shaft end) to P. Turn the control shaft back two click-stopped positions so that it is in N.
    Fig 4: Turning Control Shaft To Position In Neutral "N"
    G05495763Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently over the selector control shaft (B), and install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Range Switch And Selector Control Shaft
    G05495764Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the new lock washer (A) over the selector control shaft (B) while aligning the projection (C) of the lock washer with the N positioning line (D) on the transmission range switch (E), and install the locknut (F).
    Fig 6: Aligning Projection Of Lock Washer With N Positioning Line On Transmission Range Switch
    G05495765Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Push the locknut against the transmission housing to seat the transmission range switch into the control shaft, and tighten the locknut (A) to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) while holding the control shaft (B) with a 6.0 mm wrench (C). Bend the lock tabs (D) of the lock washer against the locknut.
    Fig 7: Transmission Range Switch, Lever And Locknut With Torque Specifications
    G05495766Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Tighten the bolts (E) to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) securing the transmission range switch.
  19. Install the control lever (A), spring washer (B), lock washer (C), and locknut (D) on the selector control shaft (E).
    Fig 8: Control Lever, Spring Washer, Lock Washer And Locknut With Torque Specifications
    G05495767Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer.
  21. Secure the shift cable bracket.
  22. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.
  23. Install the battery base.
  24. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  25. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery hold-down bracket, then connect the battery terminals.
  26. Install the left upper fender cover and battery trim.
  27. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the transmission range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.
  28. Check that the engine starts in P and N, and will not start in any other shift lever position.
  29. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in R.
  30. Raise the vehicle on a lift, allow all four wheels to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
  31. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.
  32. Do the steering column memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
  33. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
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