PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the park/neutral position switch to the continuously variable transaxle.

    2. A005U1O

      Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

    3. A005SEB

      Install a new lock plate and the lock nut to the park/neutral position switch.

      Torque:
      6.9 N*m  { 70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf }

    4. Temporarily install the control shaft lever.

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      Turn the lever clockwise until it stops, and then turn it counterclockwise 2 notches.

    6. Remove the control shaft lever.

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      Align the protrusion with the neutral basic line.

    8. Hold the switch in that position and tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Neutral Basic Line
      *2 Protrusion
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      Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock plate.

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      Install the control shaft lever with the washer and nut.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

    11. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

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    1. Connect the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION


    1. 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.

    2. 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.

  4. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION


    1. Remove the console box assembly Click here.

    2. Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.

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      Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable from the shift lever.

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      *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.

    5. 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.

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      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.

    7. 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.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Stopper *2 Nut

    8. 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.

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      Text in Illustration
      *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.

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      Connect the end of the cable to the shift lever assembly.

      Note


      • Check that the lock piece is pulled up.

      • Push on the end of the cable all the way to the base of the pin.

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      *1 Lock Piece
      *2 Adjuster Case

      Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.

      Note

      Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.

    11. After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.

    12. Install the console box Click here.

  5. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.

    2. 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.

    3. Check that the back-up light illuminates when the shift lever is in R, but does 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.

  6. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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      Install the under cover with the 10 clips.

  7. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER


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      Install the front lower bumper absorber with the 3 screws and 8 bolts.

    2. A00OL3A

      Install the 4 screws and 2 bolts.