INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
Install a new lock plate and the lock nut.
Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, and then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
Remove the control shaft lever.
| *1 | Neutral Basic Line |
| *2 | Protrusion |
Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock plate.
Install the control shaft lever with the washer and nut.
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Connect the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER
Install the battery carrier with the 4 bolts.
Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.
INSTALL BATTERY
Install the battery tray.
Install the battery.
Install the battery clamp with the bolt and tighten the nut.
Connect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Install the radiator support opening cover with the 8 clips.
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Install the engine room side cover with the clip.
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.
Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from N to D and moves in reverse after moving the shift lever to R. If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
Remove the console box assembly Click here.
Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
| *1 | Stopper |
| *2 | Nut |
Pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.
Note
Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
Note
Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.
Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.
Turn the nut of the transmission control cable 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until the stopper clicks twice.
| *1 | Stopper | *2 | Nut |
Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.
| *1 | Stopper | *3 | Shift Lever Retainer |
| *2 | Nut | *4 | Spring |
Tech Tips
If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.
| *1 | Lock Piece |
Connect the end of the cable to the shift lever assembly.
Note
Make sure that the lock piece is pulled up.
Push on the end of the cable all the way to the base of the pin.
| *1 | Lock Piece |
| *2 | Adjuster Case |
Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.
Note
Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.
After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.
Install the console box Click here.
INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.
Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine can be started when the shift lever is in N or P, but does not start when the shift lever is in other positions.
Check that the back-up light illuminates and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is in R, but do not function when the shift lever is in other positions.
If a malfunction or failure is found, check the park/ neutral position switch for continuity.