NOTE:
The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
NOTE:
There are two types of automatic transaxle shift mechanisms.
Type A: Gate-shaped key type. There is no lock release button on the selector lever knob.
Type B: Gate-shaped straight type. There is a lock release button on the selector lever knob.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Remove the selector lever knob (type A).
3. Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob (type B).NOTE:
If the servicing is difficult, release the shift lock manually and shift the selector lever to the N position.
a. Insert the tool (width: 6 mm or less, thickness: 1 mm or less) as shown in the figure.
b. 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.
c. Remove the spring.
d. Remove the selector lever knob.
4. Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
6. Verify that the continuity between selector lever component terminals D and J.Type A
Type B
Down switch specification
If not as verified, replace the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Test condition
Continuity
Selector lever is in the M position (−) side position.
Continuity
Selector lever is not in the M position (−) side position.
No continuity