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Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Place the transaxle range selector in NEUTRAL.
    Fig 1: Placing Transmission Range Selector In NEUTRAL
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  3. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
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  4. Remove the engine air cleaner lid.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Air Cleaner Lid
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  5. Remove the air filter assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Air Filter Assembly
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  6. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
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  7. Remove the manual control lever and cable.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the manual control lever and cable.
    Fig 6: Removing Manual Control Lever And Cable
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  8. Remove the 2 bolts and the digital TR sensor.
Fig 7: Removing Digital TR Sensor
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