Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-, REMOVING, INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING: Removing
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For the sake of clarity, the figure shows a removed transmission.
-- Move the selector lever into "P".
-- Remove the cap nut -4-.
Fig 1: Identifying Cap Nut, Cover, Locking Washer, Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125- & Mounting Bolts
-- Remove cover -3- from the selector shaft.
-- Carefully bend back the hooks on lock washer -1- using a screwdriver.
If a hook breaks, the washer must be replaced.
-- Now remove nut -2- and lock washer -1- from the selector shaft.
-- Disconnect the connector from the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows B- and the multifunction switch -arrow A- from the selector shaft.