24 10 006 Removing and installing/replacing gear position switch (AISIN)

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear teeth noises.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove air intake filter housing . See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N12) .
Remove intake filter housing gaiter.

Release cable lock nut (1).

Installation:

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Lock Nut

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Disconnect plug (1) from gear position switch.

Unlock locking sleeve (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove cable upwards from holder.

Release nut (4) and remove selector lever.

Tightening torque 24 11 6AZ .

Fig 2: Unlocking Locking Sleeve

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Release shim (1), retaining ring (2) and nut (3).

Release bolts (4).

Remove switch.

Installation:

Insert screws (4) slightly.

Fit shim, retaining ring and nut.

Tightening torque 24 11 12AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Shim, Retaining Ring And Nut With Bolts

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Mount special tool 24 4 270.

Tighten screw (1).

Align position switch to "N".

Tighten down screws (2).

Installation:

Connect gear position switch plug

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (24 4 270) And Screw

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