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Transmission Range Switch Replacement

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
  3. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and the battery tray.
  4. Remove the intake manifold cover, the intake air duct, the resonator, and the air cleaner housing.
  5. Remove the battery base and the battery base bracket.
  6. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
    Fig 1: Shift Cable, Spring Clip/Washer, Control Pin And Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05592600Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
  8. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
  9. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (A) on the control lever (B), and remove the nut (C), the lock washer, the spring washer (D), and the control lever.
    Fig 2: Transmission Range Switch, Control Lever And With Torque Specifications
    G05592601Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Pry the lock tabs of the lock washer (E) on the transmission range switch (F), hold the selector control shaft (G) with a 6.0 mm wrench, and loosen the locknut (H).
  11. Remove the locknut and lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).
  12. Set the new transmission range switch (A) to the N position. The transmission range switch clicks in the N position, and the control shaft hole (B) aligns with the N position line (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Control Shaft Hole Aligns With N Position Line
    G05592602Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. With a 6.0 mm wrench, turn the control shaft fully counterclockwise (view from shaft end) to P. Turn the control shaft back two click-stopped position so that the shift position is in N.
    Fig 4: Setting Control Shaft To N Position
    G05592603Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently over the selector control shaft (B), and install the bolts loosely.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Range Switch And Selector Control Shaft
    G05592604Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the new lock washer (A) over the selector control shaft (B) while aligning the projection (C) of the lock washer with the N positioning line (D) on the transmission range switch (E), and install the locknut (F).
    Fig 6: Aligning Projection Of Lock Washer With N Positioning Line On Transmission Range Switch With Torque Specifications
    G05592605Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Push the locknut against the transmission housing to seat the transmission range switch into the control shaft, and tighten the locknut to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) while holding the control shaft with a 6.0 mm wrench, then bend the lock tabs against the locknut.
    Fig 7: Holding Control Shaft And Tightening Shaft Locknut
    G05592606Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) securing the transmission range switch.
  18. Install the control lever (A), the spring washer (B), the lock washer (C), and the locknut (D) on the selector control shaft (E).
    Fig 8: Installing Control Lever Onto Selector Control Shaft With Torque Specifications
    G05592607Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque, then bend the lock tab of the lock washer against the locknut.
  20. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer.
  21. Secure the shift cable bracket.
  22. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.
  23. Install the battery base bracket and the battery base.
  24. Install the air cleaner housing, the resonator, the intake air duct, and the intake manifold cover.
  25. Install the battery tray, the battery, and the battery hold-down bracket, then connect the battery cables.
  26. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the transmission range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.
  27. Check that the engine will start in the P and N positions, and will not start in any other shift lever position.
  28. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in the R position.
  29. Raise the vehicle on a lift, allow all four wheels to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
  30. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped). Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
  31. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
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