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 tooth meshing noises being transmitted to the passenger compartment.
Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove gaiter for intake silencer housing
Drain coolant. See DRAINING/TOPPING UP COOLANT (N16) or DRAINING/TOPPING UP COOLANT (N18) .
Remove intake silencer housing. See REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N18) .
Remove COOLANT EXPANSION TANK

Detach wiring harness (1) from bracket (2) and pull up.

Release spring band clamp (3) on coolant hose with special tool 17 2 051 .

Remove coolant hose.

Fig 1: Removing Coolant Hose Spring Band Clamp

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Unfasten plug connection (1) from transmission position sensor and disconnect.

Release nut (2) and remove selector lever (3).

Tightening torque 24 11 6AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever, Plug Connection And Nut

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Release washer (1), lock washer (2) and nut (3).

Release screws (4).

Remove switch.

Installation note:

Insert screws (4) slightly.

Fit washer, lock washer and nut.

Tightening torque 24 11 12AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Washer, Lock Washer, Nut And Screws

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Mount special tool 24 4 270 .

Tighten screw (1).

Align gear position switch to "N".

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 24 11 12AZ .

Installation note:

Connect gear position switch connector

Fig 4: Mounting Special Tool (24 4 270)

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