Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125-, adjusting

Place selector lever in "N" position.
Switch off ignition.

Fig 1: Air Filter Housing, MAF Sensor, And Retainers

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Disconnect hose - 5 - from air filter housing.

Fig 2: Pressing Selector Lever Cable Off Lever/Selector Shaft Using Screwdriver

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Press selector lever cable - 1 - off of lever/selector shaft - 6 - using screwdriver.
Do not loosen screws - 2 -.
Do not kink selector lever cable.

Fig 3: Lever/Selector Shaft And Bolts

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Remove lever/selector shaft - 1 -.
Loosen both screws - B -.

NOTE:

Do not unscrew screws completely.

Fig 4: Adjustment Gauge T10173 And Selector Shaft

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Place T10173 adjustment gauge on selector shaft.

Fig 5: Adjustment Gauge T10173 And Selector Shaft

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Turn Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch - A - until tab on connector - arrow 1 - engages in groove in adjustment gauge T10173.

If tab on connector cannot engage in groove in adjustment gauge, transmission is not in "N" position. In this case, transmission must be shifted to "N" position using adjustment gauge:

To do this, turn adjustment gauge forward or back until connector tab - arrow 1 - can engage in groove in adjustment gauge T10173 (turn Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch - A - slightly as well, if necessary).
Secure adjustment gauge T10173 to selector shaft with knurled thumb screw - C -.
Tighten both screws - B - to 5.5 Nm.
Remove adjustment gauge from selector shaft.

Rest of installation is the reverse of removal

Fig 6: Lever/Selector Shaft And Bolts

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Install lever/selector shaft - 1 -.

Nut - 3 - tightening torque: 12.5 Nm.

Fig 7: Pressing Selector Lever Cable Off Lever/Selector Shaft Using Screwdriver

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Press selector lever cable - 1 - onto lever/selector shaft - 6 -.

NOTE:

Under some circumstances, you will have to switch the lever/selector shaft to the correct position in order to press selector lever cable on.

Do not kink selector lever cable.

Fig 8: Air Filter Housing, MAF Sensor, And Retainers

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Connect hose - 5 - to air filter housing.
Selector lever cable, checking adjustment → Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting .