PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever.
Note
To prevent damage to the transmission control cable assembly and the shift lever assembly, disconnect the shift lever side of the transmission control cable assembly before disconnecting the transaxle side.
Remove the clip and separate the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control cable bracket.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR
Disconnect the connector from the shift lever position sensor.
Remove the nut, washer and the transmission control shaft lever from the shift lever position sensor.
| *1 | Lock Plate |
Using a screwdriver, pry the tabs of the lock plate.
| *1 | Lock Nut |
| *2 | Lock Plate |
Remove the lock nut and lock plate from the shift lever position sensor.
Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the shift lever position sensor from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the parking lock shaft oil seal from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
Note
It is not always necessary to replace or remove/install the parking lock shaft oil seal at the same time when replacing the shift lever position sensor.
When removing the parking lock shaft oil seal, be sure not to damage the case or shaft with the screwdriver.
Tech Tips
Remove/install the parking lock shaft oil seal only if oil leaks from the parking lock shaft oil seal or other faults are found when the shift lever position sensor is removed.