Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
Transmission Range Sensor Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Hoist vehicle.
3. Disconnect transmission range sensor connector (1).
4. Unbend bend parts of lock washer (1), then remove manual shift shaft nut (2), lock washer (1) and grommet.
5. Remove transmission range sensor (3) by removing sensor bolt (4).
Installation
1. Install transmission range sensor (3) and tighten sensor bolt (4) temporarily.
2. Install grommet, lock washer (1) and manual shift shaft nut (2). Tighten nut to specified torque. After tightening it, bend claws of lock washer (1).
Tightening torque
Manual shift shaft nut a: 7 Nm (0.7 kg-m, 5.0 ft. lbs.)
3. After turning manual shift shaft fully counterclockwise, turn it clockwise by 2 notches and set it to N range.
4. With N reference line (5) on range sensor and shaft center (6) aligned, tighten transmission range sensor bolt (4) to specified torque.
