TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
Transmission Range Switch Replacement
1. Do the battery removal procedure. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. See: Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and Repair
3. Remove the battery base. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Automatic Transmission Removal
4. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
5. Remove the spring clip (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the selector control lever (E).
6. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable. See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Shift Linkage/Shift Cable/Service and Repair
7. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.
8. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (A) on the selector control lever (B), and remove the nut (C), the lock washer, the spring washer (D) and the
selector control lever.
9. 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).
10. Remove the locknut and the lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).
11. With a 6.0 mm wrench, turn the selector control shaft fully counterclockwise (viewed from the shaft end) to the P position. Turn the selector
