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Transmission Range Switch Replacement

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  1. Remove the air intake scoop (see step  5 ).
  2. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the intake air duct (see step  10 ).
  5. Remove the main under-hood fuse box (see step  11 ).
  6. Remove the battery base (see step  12 ).
  7. Remove the spring clip (A) and the control pin (B), then separate the shift cable end (C) from the selector control lever (D).
    Fig 1: Spring Clip, Control Pin, Shift Cable End, Selector Control Lever And Shift Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06967108Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (E).
  9. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT  ).
  10. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
  11. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (A) on the selector control lever (B), and remove the nut (C), the lock washer, the spring washer (D), and the selector control lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lock Washer, Selector Control Lever, Nut, Spring Washer, Selector Control Lever And Transmission Range Switch Lock Washer
    G06967109Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Pry the lock tabs of the lock washer (E) on the transmission range switch (F), hold the selector control shaft (G) with a 6.0 mm wrench, and loosen the locknut (H).
  13. Remove the locknut and the lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).
  14. With a 6 mm wrench, turn the selector control shaft fully counterclockwise (viewed from the shaft end) to the P position. Then turn the selector control shaft clockwise two clicks to the N position.
    Fig 3: Turning Selector Control Shaft (From Shaft End To P Position)
    G06967110Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Set the transmission range switch (A) to the N position, by turning the selector control shaft hub (B) of the switch until it aligns with N position line (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Range Switch, Selector Control Shaft Hub And N Position Line
    G06967111Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently over the selector control shaft (B), and install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Range Switch And Selector Control Shaft
    G06967112Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install a new lock washer (A) over the selector control shaft (B) by aligning the indicator tab (C) of the lock washer with the N positioning line (D) on the transmission range switch (E), and install the locknut (F).
    Fig 6: Identifying Lock Washer, Selector Control Shaft, Indicator Tab, N Positioning Line, Transmission Range Switch And Locknut
    G06967113Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Push the locknut against the transmission housing to seat the transmission range switch into the selector control shaft, and tighten the locknut (A) to 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft) while holding the selector control shaft (B) with a 6 mm wrench (C), then bend the lock tabs (D) of the lock washer against the locknut.
    Fig 7: Locknut, Selector Control Shaft And Lock Washer Lock Tabs With Torque Specifications
    G06967114Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Tighten the bolts (E) securing the transmission range switch to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft).
  20. Install the control lever (A), the spring washer (B), a new lock washer (C), and the locknut (D) on the selector control shaft (E). Bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the locknut.
    Fig 8: Control Lever, Spring Washer, Lock Washer And Selector Control Shaft Locknut With Torque Specifications
    G06967115Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Check the connectors for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.
  22. Apply molybdenum grease to the center of the bushing on the shift cable end. Attach the shift cable end to the selector control lever, then insert the control pin into the selector control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip.
  23. Secure the shift cable bracket with the nuts.
  24. Install the battery base (see step  70 ).
  25. Install the main under-hood fuse box (see step  71 ).
  26. Install the intake air duct (see step  72 ).
  27. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  28. Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  29. Install the air intake scoop (see step  77 ).
  30. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and verify the transmission range switch matches with the A/T gear position indicator.
  31. Check that the engine only starts in P and N.
  32. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in R.
  33. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
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