Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the transaxle range selector in NEUTRAL.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Neutral Position
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Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.

Fig 2: Identifying Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
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Remove the engine air cleaner lid.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Air Cleaner Lid
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Remove the air filter assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Filter Assembly
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Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the manual control lever and cable.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the manual control lever and cable.
Fig 6: Removing Manual Control Lever And Cable
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Remove the 2 bolts and the digital TR sensor.

Fig 7: Locating Digital TR Sensor
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