Removal [11/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- SECURE VEHICLE
See step 1 - REMOVE AUXILIARY BATTERY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]
- REMOVE ECM
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - 11/2023]
- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
- DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
*a Clip *b 45° to 60° - While disengaging the clip as shown in the illustration, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever together with the clip.
- Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
- REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
*a Piece of Wood or Equivalent - - - Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
- Using a piece of wood or equivalent to secure the transmission control shaft lever to prevent it from rotating, remove the nut, washer and transmission control shaft lever from the manual valve lever shaft.
- Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch assembly from the transaxle case sub-assembly.NOTE:
Before removing the park/neutral position switch assembly, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the manual valve lever shaft. Be sure to remove the park/neutral position switch assembly straight along the manual valve lever shaft while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the manual valve lever shaft. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral position switch assembly cannot be reinstalled correctly.