Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Place shift selector in the NEUTRAL position.

3. Remove air cleaner assembly.

4. Remove shift cable retaining nut. Disconnect cable.

5. Remove MLP switch harness from metal retainers, cut tapes and separate harness from sheathing.

6. Disconnect electrical connectors.

7. Remove MLP switch retaining bolts and remove MLP switch.

Manual Lever Position Switch:

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure MLP switch and transaxle gear selector are in the NEUTRAL position. Install MLP switch.

2. Loosely install retaining bolts. Remove cover, screw and align internal hole with cover screw hole.

3. Hold this alignment by inserting a 2mm (0.079 inch) pin through the holes.

4. Tighten MLP switch retaining bolts to 8-11 Nm (71-97 lb in).

5. Remove pin. Install screw and tighten to 0.4-0.7 Nm (3-6 b in).

6. Route harness into sheathing. Secure in metal retainers.

7. Connect electrical connectors.

8. Install shift cable. Tighten retaining nut to 44-64 Nm (33-47 lb ft).

9. Install air cleaner assembly.

10. Connect negative battery cable.

11. Check for proper operation.