Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Place manual control lever in NEUTRAL.
3. Remove engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Disconnect electrical connector from Transmission Range (TR) sensor.
5. Remove manual control lever from transaxle.
6. Remove two TR sensor retaining bolts.
7. Remove TR sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. Ensure manual lever is in NEUTRAL position.
2. Install TR sensor and loosely install retaining bolts.
3. Align TR sensor slots using TR Sensor Tool T92P-70010-AH.
4. Tighten retaining bolts to 9-12 Nm (7-9 lb ft) and remove tool.
5. Connect electrical harness to TR sensor.
6. Install transaxle manual control lever. Tighten to 11-16 Nm (8-11 lb ft).
7. Install air cleaner outlet tube and engine air cleaner.
8. Connect battery ground cable.
9. Check for proper operation with parking brake control engaged. The engine should only start in PARK or NEUTRAL.