Continuity Inspection

NOTE:

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
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: 6 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: Detaching Hook Of Button Cover
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3. Remove the spring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Spring
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4. Remove the selector lever knob.
Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 4: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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Disconnect the selector lever component connector.

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

If not as verified, replace the selector lever component. (See 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

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

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