Continuity Inspection

NOTE:

The M position switch is built into the selector lever component.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob.
NOTE:
- If the servicing is difficult, release the shift lock manually and shift the selector lever to the N position.
1. Insert the tool (width: 4 mm {0.2 in} or less, thickness: 1 mm {0.04} or less) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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2. Move the tool in the direction of arrow (1) in the figure and detach the hook. Move the lock release button cover in the direction of arrow (2) in the figure and remove it.
  
  Fig 2: Moving Lock Release Button Cover
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3. Remove the spring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Spring
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4. Remove the selector lever knob.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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Remove the following parts:
1. Center console tray (Refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Shift bezel (Refer to SHIFT BEZEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Upper panel (Refer to UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Shift panel (Refer to SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Console side panel (Refer to CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front console box (Refer to FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. CD player (Refer to CD PLAYER REMOVAL .) (Refer to CD PLAYER INSTALLATION .)
8. Front console (Refer to FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Side wall (Refer to SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Rear console (Refer to REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the selector lever component connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Selector Lever Component Connector
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Verify that the continuity between selector lever component terminals E and H.

Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Selector Lever Component Terminals E And H

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If not as verified, replace the selector lever component. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

M position switch specification

Test condition	Continuity
Selector lever is in the M position.	Continuity
Selector lever is not in the M position.	No continuity