Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Checking and adjusting the gear-shift position sensor

Special tools:
999 5475 GAUGE 999 5475 Gauge

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Removing engine compartment components




Ignition off.

Remove:
- the air cleaner (ACL) housing and the intake manifold
- the battery
- the battery shelf.

Removing the transmission cable





Remove:
- the screws from the bracket for the gear selector cable
- the cable from the lever. Move the cable to one side.

Note! The tool must be positioned down to the Z edge, below the threads.

Checking the setting





Note! Press the tool down towards the flat surfaces below the thread on the shaft.

Remove the lever. Install adjustment tool 999 5475 GAUGE 999 5475 Gauge on the gear shift linkage rod. Check that the shaft is in the N position. The groove on the tool must align with the marking on the gear position sensor.
If adjustment is required, see the following procedure in this section.

Adjusting the gear-shift position sensor




Remove the nut for the cable duct. Lift the cable duct away from the screw.
Slacken off the screws for the gear-shift position sensor.
Rotate the gear position sensor so that the mark on the switch aligns with the groove on the tool. Tighten the screws for the sensor. Tighten to 25 Nm .
Remove the adjustment tool.

Installing the cable duct




Install the cable duct on the screw. Tighten to 25 Nm .
Install the lever on the control shaft. Tighten to 16 Nm .

Installing the gear selector cable





Install:
- the cable on the lever
- the screws for the bracket. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Installing engine compartment components





Install:
- the battery shelf
- the air cleaner (ACL) housing and the intake manifold
- the battery.

Checking diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Check and erase any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Check the gear-shift position sensor positions: Use the on-board diagnostic (OBD) system.