SHIFT LEVER ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

   
   

   1. When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch to ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly to P.

   2. Make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.

   3. When starting the engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D and moves rearward when shifting to R.

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

2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK OPERATION

   
   

   1. Move the shift lever to P.

   2. Turn the ignition switch off.

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

   4. Turn the ignition switch to ON, 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 transmission floor shift assembly.

3. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION

   
   

   1. Turn the ignition switch off.

   2. for Cover Type:

      Using ascrewdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the 2 claws to remove the shift lock release button cover from the position indicator housing assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the shift lock release button cover and position indicator housing assembly.

   3. for Hole Type:

      Insert a key, etc. into the hole of the shift lock release button cover.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the shift lock release button cover.

   4. 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.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the transmission floor shift assembly.

4. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)

   
   

   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

   2. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than P.

   3. Check that the ignition ley cannot be turned to LOCK.

   4. Move the shift lever to P, turn the ignition key to LOCK and check that the ignition key can be removed.

      If the operation is not as specified, inspect the transmission floor shift assembly.