Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Loosen the 4 converter-to-manifold nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Converter-To-Manifold Nuts
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WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
Remove the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the TR sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Transmission Crossmember Mounting Screws
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Remove and discard the tie strap from the digital TR sensor connector boot.

Fig 3: Locating Tie Strap On Digital TR Sensor Connector Boot
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Slide the rubber boot back and disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 4: Identifying Digital TR Sensor Connector Rubber Boot
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Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Shift Cable At Manual Control Lever
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Remove the digital TR sensor screws and remove the digital TR sensor.

Fig 6: Locating Digital TR Sensor Screws
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