Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End

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Disconnect the shift cable end and position it aside.
Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector

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Fig 3: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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NOTE: The pin should be driven up through the manual valve.

Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin and discard.

Fig 4: Identifying Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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Using the special tool, remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 5: Identifying Manual Control Lever Shaft

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.

Fig 6: Identifying Park Rod From Detent Lever Assembly

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Remove the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
- Disconnect the park rod from the detent lever assembly.