Honda HR-V: Transmission Range Switch Removal and Installation (CVT)

Removal

1. Front Grille Cover - Remove

2. Air Cleaner - Remove

3. Harness Cover - Remove

1. Remove the bolts (A).
2. Disconnect the connector (B).

4. Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Remove

1. Remove the lock pin (A) and the control pin (B).
2. Remove the shift cable bracket (C) and the shift cable end (D).

   NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

5. Control Lever - Remove

1. Turn the control lever (A) to the P position, then turn it back two clicks to the N position.

2. Pry down the lock tab (A) of the lock washer (B).
3. Remove the control lever (C) and the lock washer.

6. Transmission Range Switch - Remove

1. Disconnect the connector (A).
2. Remove the control shaft cover (B).
3. Remove the transmission range switch (C).

Installation

1. Transmission Range Switch - Install

1. Set the transmission range switch (A) to the N position. Align the cutouts (B) on the rotary-frame with the N positioning cutouts (C) on the transmission range switch, then put a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge (D) in the cutouts to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.

   NOTE: Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge or equivalent to hold the transmission range switch in the N position.

2. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on the control shaft (B) while holding it in the N position with the 2.0 mm (0.079 in) feeler gauge (C).

Fig. 34: Transmission Range Switch With Torque Specifications

3. Tighten the bolts (A) on the transmission range switch (B) while you continue holding the N position.
4. Remove the feeler gauge (C).

5. Connect the connector (A).

   NOTE: Check the connector for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary.

6. Install the control shaft cover (B).

2. Control Lever - Install

Fig. 35: Control Lever With Torque Specifications

1. Install the control lever (A) as shown.
2. Secure the control lever with a new lock washer (B), then pry up the lock tab (C) of the lock washer against the bolt head.

3. Turn the control lever (A) to the P position.

3. Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Install

Fig. 36: Shift Cable (Transmission Side) With Torque Specifications

1. Apply molybdenum grease to the inner surface of the hole (A) in the shift cable end (B).
2. Install the shift cable bracket (C) while installing the shift cable end to the control lever (D).

   NOTE: Do not bend the shift cable excessively.

3. Install the control pin (E).
4. Insert the lock pin (F) in the direction shown through the control pin hole and out the opening (G) of the control lever so that the hooked end (H) of the lock pin locks into the control pin hole.

4. Shift Cable - Adjust

5. Harness Cover - Install

Fig. 37: Harness Cover With Torque Specifications

1. Connect the connector (A).
2. Install the bolts (B).

6. Air Cleaner - Install

7. Front Grille Cover - Install

8. Transmission Range Switch - After Install Check.

1. Start the engine.

   NOTE: Check that the engine starts in P or N position/mode, and does not start in any other positions / modes.

2. Check the shift lever operation.
3. Move the shift lever through all positions / modes, and verify the transmission range switch matches with the A/T gear position indicator.
4. Check that the back-up lights come on when the transmission is in R position/mode.
5. Make sure the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode with the shift lever is in P position/mode.

   If it does not, adjust the shift cable.

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