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Transaxle Range (Tr) Sensor: Removal

  1. Place the vehicle in neutral.
  2. Disconnect the battery cables.
  3. Remove the battery and tray.
  4. Disconnect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) / intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Breather Tube And Mass Air Flow (MAF) / Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
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  5. Remove the intake tube and air cleaner cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Intake Tube And Air Cleaner Cover
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  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly
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    NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the thermostat housing to gain access to the transaxle range (TR) sensor.
  7. Remove the thermostat housing.
    Fig 4: Removing Thermostat Housing
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  8. Remove the transaxle range (TR) sensor.
    1. Disconnect the TR sensor electrical connector.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    3. Remove the TR sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Transaxle Range Sensor
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