Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Place the transaxle range selector in NEUTRAL.

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Range Selector In Neutral
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Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.

Fig 2: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
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Remove the engine air cleaner lid.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Air Cleaner
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Remove the air filter assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Air Filter Assembly
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Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the manual control lever and cable.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the manual control lever and cable.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Manual Control Lever
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Remove the 2 bolts and the digital TR sensor.

Fig 7: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Bolts
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