Transmission Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the TR switch connector.
Remove the selector rod from the manual shaft lever.
Remove the manual shaft lever.
Remove the staking of the lock washer using a screwdriver.
Remove the nut, lock washer, and packing.
Remove the TR switch.
Rotate the manual shaft to the N position.
Hand-tighten the TR switch bolt.
Install a new packing.
Install a new lock washer.
Tighten the nut.
Tightening torque
1. 3.0-4.9 N.m {30-50 kgf.cm, 27-43 in.lbf}
Fig 1: Installing Nut
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Bend claws of the lock washer.
Adjust the TR switch. (See TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .)
Tighten the TR switch mounting bolt.
Tightening torque
1. 4.0-6.8 N.m {40-70 kgf.cm, 35-60 in.lbf}
Fig 2: Tightening TR Switch Mounting Bolt
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Rotate the manual shaft to the P position.
Install the manual shaft lever.
Install the selector rod to the manual shaft lever.