Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation [FS5A-El]: Notes

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CAUTION:

Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

Select the selector lever to N position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Selector Cable Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the TR switch (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [FS5A-EL] .)