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.
Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch: Installation
- Set the inhibitor switch to the "N" position.
- Set the inhibitor switch control shaft to the "N" position.
- Install the inhibitor switch and manual control lever.
TORQUE:
Shaft nut: 18-25 N.m (1.8-2.5 kgf.m, 13.0-18.1 lb-ft)
Bolt (2EA): 10-12 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7-8 lb-ft)
- Install the control cable to the manual control lever.
- Connect the inhibitor switch connector.
- Installation is the reverse of the removal.
- Turn the ignition switch ON after installation.
Move the shift lever from "P" range to "L" range, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transaxle range switch.
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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.