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Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Installation

  1. Install the digital TR sensor and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Digital TR sensor Bolts
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  2. NOTE: Manual shift lever must be in the neutral position.
    Fig 2: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots
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  3. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snug.
  4. Tighten the bolts.
    Fig 3: Tightening Digital TR Sensor Bolts
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  5. Install the manual control lever.
    1. Position the manual control lever.
    2. Install a new manual lever shaft outer nut.
      Fig 4: Installing Manual Control Lever
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  6. With the manual lever in overdrive connect the shift lever control cable.
    Fig 5: Connecting Shift Lever Control Cable
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  7. Install the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Installing Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. NOTE: When the battery is disconnect and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .