Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

• Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

• Setting Gauge (T10173)

Procedure





• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Selector Lever and Multifunction Transmission Range Switch Overview ] Description and Operation.

- Move the selector lever into the "N" position.

- Remove the rear noise insulation - 2 -.

Vehicles with a 4.2L Engine

- Remove the heat shield over the multifunction transmission range switch (F125).

Vehicles with a 3.0L Engine





- Remove the bolts from the ATF pipe bracket on the engine and transmission.

- Remove the bolt - arrow - and pull the ATF pipes out of the transmission.





- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the (VAS 6122).

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- Move the selector lever into the "N" position.

- Remove the ball head - 2 - on the selector lever cable from the selector lever shaft using (80 - 200).

• The following steps must be performed exactly so that the selector lever cable and/or selector mechanism do not get bent or damaged.





Hold the cover - 2 - with pliers so that the selector lever shaft cannot rotate when removing the nut - 1 -.

- Remove the nut - 1 -.

- Remove the cover - 2 - from selector lever shaft.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - from the multifunction transmission range switch.

- Place the (T10173) on the selector lever shaft.





• If the connector tab cannot engage in the (T10173) groove, the transmission is not in the "N" position or the selector lever cable is adjusted incorrectly.

- Turn the multifunction transmission range switch - A - until the tab on the connector - arrow 1 - locks into the groove on the (T10173).

- Secure the (T10173).

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - for the multifunction transmission range switch.





- Remove the (T10173) from the selector lever shaft.

- Connect the connector to the multifunction transmission range switch.

- Turn the ignition on.

The two following conditions must be fulfilled:

• The "N" in the "P R N D S" display in the transmission range display (Y6) must be lit.

• The "N" in the selector lever transmission range position display unit (Y26) must light up.

• The following steps must be performed exactly so that the selector lever cable and/or selector mechanism do not get bent or damaged.





- Install the cover - 2 - on the selector lever shaft.

Hold the cover - 2 - with pliers so that the selector lever shaft cannot rotate when tightening the nut - 1 -.

- Tighten the nut - 1 -.

Vehicles with a 4.2L Engine

- Install the heat shield over the multifunction transmission range switch.

Vehicles with a 3.0L Engine

- Install the ATF pipes. Refer to => [ ATF Pipes and Cooler ] Removal and Replacement.

- Check the ATF level. Refer to => [ ATF Level, Checking and Filling ] ATF Level, Checking and Filling.

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Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

- Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Service and Repair.