Transmission Range Switch Replacement

Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the bolts (A) and clamp (B) securing the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Clamp Securing Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box With Torque Specifications
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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 selector control lever (D).

Fig 2: Separating Shift Cable End From Selector 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 3: Removing Nuts Securing Shift Cable Bracket
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Remove the transmission range switch.

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Range Switch
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Turn the control lever fully counterclockwise to the P position. Then turn the control lever back two click-stopped positions so that the selector control shaft is in the N position.

Fig 5: Identifying Control Lever 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 (0.08 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 (0.08 in) feeler gauge blade or equivalent to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.

Fig 6: Aligning Cutouts On Rotary-Frame
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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 (0.08 in) blade (C).

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

Fig 9: Installing 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 10: Applying Molybdenum Grease To Hole In Bushing In 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).
Secure the under-hood fuse/relay box with the bolts.
Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and verify the transmission range switch matches with the A/T gear position indicator.
Check that the engine starts in P and N, and does not start in any other shift lever position.
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.