Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Transmission Range Sensor Adjustment

1) Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2) Remove air cleaner assembly. Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation
3) Shift select lever to "N" range and loosen transmission range sensor bolts (1).
4) Use special tool to align aligning holes on manual select lever (2) and transmission range sensor (3) as shown in figure.
5) Tighten transmission range sensor bolts to specified torque.
Special Tool

(A): 09916-44310

Tightening torque
Transmission range sensor bolt (a): 5.9 Nm (0.60 kgf-m, 4.5 lbf-ft)













6) Check transmission range sensor for the following points.
- Check engine starts at "P" and "N" ranges but does not start at other than "P" and "N" ranges.
- Perform Component Tests and General Diagnostics "P" Range Test.
- Check back-up light is turned on when shifting select lever to "R" range.
- Check shift position indicated in information display is consistent with select lever range.