SHIFT LEVER ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

   
   

   1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

   2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

   3. Move the shift lever from N to each position. Check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift position indicator indicates the actual shift position correctly.

   4. Start the engine and check that the vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is moved to D and moves rearward when the shift lever is moved to R.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly or adjust the transmission control cable assembly.

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2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK OPERATION

   
   

   1. Move the shift lever to P.

   2. Turn the engine switch off.

   3. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved from P to any other position.

   4. Turn the engine switch on (IG), depress the brake pedal, and check that the shift lever can be moved from P to any other position.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit assembly.

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3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION

   
   

   1. Move the shift lever to P.

   2. Fully apply the parking brake and chock all 4 wheels.

   3. Turn the engine switch off.

   4. Remove the shift lock release button cover.

      for LHD:

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      for RHD:

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   5. When moving the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the shift lever can be moved from P to any other position.