Replacing the Gear-Shift Position Sensor
Replacing the gear-shift position sensor
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.
Replacing the gear-shift position sensor
Removing the gear-shift position sensor V70 2000- Model years 2000 and 2001
To remove the gear-shift position sensor for the V70 2000- Model year 2000, see Removing the gear-shift position sensor for the V70 2000 Model year 2000.
To remove the gear-shift position sensor for the V70 2000- Model year 2001, see Removing the gear-shift position sensor for the V70 2001 Model year 2000.
Removing the gear-shift position sensor for the V70 2000 Model year 2000
Removing engine compartment components
Ignition off.
Remove the air cleaner housing (ACL) assembly with the intake pipe.
Removing the transmission cable
See Gear selector cables, replacing Shift Cable.
Removing the gear-shift position sensor
Remove:
- the lever
- the nut, lock washer and rubber seal from the gear-shift position sensor.
Remove the nut for the cable duct. Lift the cable duct to one side.
Remove the two screws from the gear position sensor.
Carefully lift the sensor off the gear shift linkage rod.
Removing the connector from the transmission
See Temperature sensor, transmission fluid, replacing Service and Repair.
Disassembling the connector on the transmission
Separate the cable clamps. Disconnect the connector from the transmission.
Remove the sockets from the connector casing.
Remove the rubber seal from the connector.
Insert a screwdriver between the casing and socket. Press in the catch. At the same time, slide the sockets out of the casing.
Detach the base for the gear-shift position sensor (9-pin) from other bases.
Remove the gear position sensor.
Assembling the connector
Reassemble the socket for the gear-shift position sensor with the other sockets.
Install the bases in the casing.
Install the rubber seal in position.
Install the cable clamps around the cable harness and the rubber seal.
Installing the connector on the transmission
See Temperature sensor, transmission fluid, replacing Service and Repair.
Installing the gear-shift position sensor
Tighten the sensor screws lightly.
Install the rubber washer, lock washer and the nut on the gear shift linkage rod connection.
Tighten the nut.
Lock the nut with the lock washer.
Adjusting the gear-shift position sensor
See the relevant procedure.
Installing the gear-shift position sensor, continued
Install:
- the cable duct on the screw. Tighten the nut. Tighten to 25 Nm
- the lever on the gear shift linkage rod. Tighten to 16 Nm.
Installing the gear selector cable
See Gear selector cables, replacing Shift Cable.
Installing engine compartment components
Install the air cleaner (ACL) housing, including all hoses and electrical terminals.
Checking diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Check and erase any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Removing the gear-shift position sensor for the V70 2001 Model year 2000
Removing engine compartment components
Ignition off.
Remove the air cleaner housing ACL assembly with the intake pipe.
Removing the gear selector cable and connector
Remove the gear selector from the lever and the cable mounting from the transmission.
Unhook the mounting with the connector for the transmission from the bracket for the air cleaner (ACL) housing.
Remove the tie straps for the cable harness and the mounting in the cover for the control system.
Separate the connector for the gear-shift position sensor. Remove the gear-shift position sensor from the mounting.
Removing the gear-shift position sensor
Remove:
- the lever for the gear shift linkage rod
- the nut, locking washer and rubber seal securing the gear-shift position sensor to the gear shift linkage rod
- the 2 screws
- the gear-shift position sensor.
Installing the gear-shift position sensor
Install:
- the sensor. Lightly tighten the 2 screws
- the rubber washer, the lock washer and the nut on the sensor.
Tighten the nut. Lock the nut with the locking washer.
Adjusting the gear-shift position sensor
Adjust the gear-shift position sensor according to Gear-shift position sensor, checking/adjusting, B5254T2, AW55-50/51SN, B5254T2, AW50/51 AWD Adjustments.
Installing the lever and the gear-shift position sensor
Install:
- the lever for the gear shift linkage rod. Tighten the nut. Tighten to 16 Nm
- the gear selector cable on the lever and transmission. Tighten to 25 Nm
- the connector for the gear-shift position sensor on the mounting. Connect the connector.
Assemble the cable harness with tie straps.
Press the mounting for the cable harness into place in the cover for the control system. Install the mounting for the connectors on the bracket.
Installing engine compartment components
Install the air cleaner (ACL) housing with connections.
Checking diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Check and erase any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).