MULTIFUNCTION Transmission Range Switch F125: Removing

-- Move the selector lever into the "N" position.

-- Turn off the ignition.

with 6 Cylinder Engines

-- Remove the coolant expansion tank. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Continuation for All

-- Squeeze the selector lever cable locking mechanism -3- and pull the selector lever cable out the bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Lock And Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the selector lever cable -1- from the selector shaft lever by hand.

-- Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Disconnect the multifunction transmission range switch connector from the multifunction transmission range switch.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever Components

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-- Remove the spring washer -2- and the lever -3- from the selector shaft -4-.

-- Bend back the hooks on the lock washer -2- using a screwdriver.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Shaft Components

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-- Replace the lock washer if any hooks break off.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -5-.

-- Remove the multifunction switch -4- and washers -2 and 3- from the selector shaft -6-.