Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor Adjustment: Adjust

With the vehicle in the NEUTRAL, position on a hoist For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Boot Back
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Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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Remove the shift cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
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Remove the outer manual control lever.

Fig 4: Removing Outer Manual Control Lever
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CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
Loosen the screws.

Fig 5: Loosening Screws

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CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.

Fig 6: Tightening Screws In An Alternating Sequence

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Install the outer manual lever.

Fig 7: Installing Outer Manual Lever
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Install the shift cable to the manual control lever.

Fig 8: Installing Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
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Reconnect the digital TR sensor connector.

Fig 9: Connecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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Move the rubber boot back over the connector.

Fig 10: Removing Rubber Boot Back Over Connector
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Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
Lower the vehicle.
Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL, and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.