Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Honda Pilot 2WD V6-3.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Transmission Range Switch Replacement
1. Make sure you have anti-theft codes for the audio unit and navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.
3. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.
4. Remove the intake manifold cover and the air intake duct.
5. Remove the battery base and battery base bracket.
6. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
7. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
8. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
9. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (A) on the control lever (B), and remove the nut (C), lock washer, spring washer (D) and control lever.
10. Pry the lock tabs of the lock washer (E) on the transmission range switch (F), hold the selector control shaft (G) with a 6.0 mm wrench, and loosen the locknut (H).
11. Remove the locknut and lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).
12. Set the new transmission range switch (A) to the N position. The transmission range switch clicks in the N position, and the selector control shaft hole (B) aligns with the N position line (C).
13. Set the control shaft to the N position by turning the selector control shaft with a 6.0 mm wrench.
14. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently over the selector control shaft (B), and install the bolts loosely.
15. Install the new lock washer (A) over the selector control shaft (B) while aligning the projection (C) of the lock washer with the N positioning line (D) on the transmission range switch (E), and install the locknut (F).
16. Push the locknut against the transmission housing to seat the transmission range switch into the selector control shaft, and tighten the locknut to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft) while holding the control shaft with a 6.0 mm wrench, then bend the lock tabs against the locknut.
17. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft) securing the transmission range switch.
18. Install the control lever (A), spring washer (B), lock washer (C), and locknut (D) on the selector control shaft (E).
19. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque, then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the locknut.
20. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer.
21. Secure the shift cable bracket.
22. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.
23. Install the battery base bracket and battery base.
24. Install the air intake duct and the intake manifold cover.
25. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery hold down bracket, then connect the battery terminals.
26. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the transmission range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.
27. Check that the engine will start in the P and N positions, and will not start in any other shift lever position.
28. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in the R position.
29. Allow all the four wheels (4WD model) or front wheels (2WD model) to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
30. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio unit and navigation system audio presets, and set the clock.
31. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
1. Make sure you have anti-theft codes for the audio unit and navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.
3. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and battery tray.
4. Remove the intake manifold cover and the air intake duct.
5. Remove the battery base and battery base bracket.
6. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
7. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
8. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
9. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (A) on the control lever (B), and remove the nut (C), lock washer, spring washer (D) and control lever.
10. Pry the lock tabs of the lock washer (E) on the transmission range switch (F), hold the selector control shaft (G) with a 6.0 mm wrench, and loosen the locknut (H).
11. Remove the locknut and lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).
12. Set the new transmission range switch (A) to the N position. The transmission range switch clicks in the N position, and the selector control shaft hole (B) aligns with the N position line (C).
13. Set the control shaft to the N position by turning the selector control shaft with a 6.0 mm wrench.
14. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently over the selector control shaft (B), and install the bolts loosely.
15. Install the new lock washer (A) over the selector control shaft (B) while aligning the projection (C) of the lock washer with the N positioning line (D) on the transmission range switch (E), and install the locknut (F).
16. Push the locknut against the transmission housing to seat the transmission range switch into the selector control shaft, and tighten the locknut to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft) while holding the control shaft with a 6.0 mm wrench, then bend the lock tabs against the locknut.
17. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft) securing the transmission range switch.
18. Install the control lever (A), spring washer (B), lock washer (C), and locknut (D) on the selector control shaft (E).
19. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque, then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the locknut.
20. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer.
21. Secure the shift cable bracket.
22. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.
23. Install the battery base bracket and battery base.
24. Install the air intake duct and the intake manifold cover.
25. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery hold down bracket, then connect the battery terminals.
26. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the transmission range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.
27. Check that the engine will start in the P and N positions, and will not start in any other shift lever position.
28. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in the R position.
29. Allow all the four wheels (4WD model) or front wheels (2WD model) to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
30. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio unit and navigation system audio presets, and set the clock.
31. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
Factory Service Tools
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Disclosure: Verified tool recommendations may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.