Shifter A/T: Service Precautions

Selector Lever Mechanism, Servicing

Safety Precautions

WARNING:
Observe the following for all installations, especially in engine compartment due to lack of room:
- Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.
- Watch for sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.
- Shift selector lever into position -P- and engage parking brake before working with the engine running.

If special testing equipment is required during road test, note the following:
- Test equipment must always be secured to the rear seat and operated from there by a second person.
- If test and measuring equipment is operated from the passenger seat, the person seated there could be injured in the event of an accident involving deployment of the passenger-side airbag.

NOTE:
- For the electric components to work properly, a voltage of at least 11.5 V is required.
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
- It is possible that the control module will recognize a malfunction and store a DTC during some tests. Therefore the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence after ending all tests and repairs.
- Check DTC memory, Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC Memory.
- Erase DTC memory, Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Refer to Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data.
- For completion, generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes