Range Selector Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Set the parking brake and chock the wheels.

    2. Note: If re-installing the original automatic transmission range selector actuator hardware module back into the vehicle, the Backup Park Lock Actuator must be activated prior to removal.

    Note: If the automatic transmission range selector actuator hardware module is being replaced due to a malfunction, the original module does not need to be activated prior to removal.

    Note:  Perform this procedure before disconnecting the battery and removal of the actuator.

  2. Perform the Backup Park Lock Actuator Disarming procedure.Backup Park Lock Actuator Disarming
  3. Remove the charge air cooler outlet air tube. Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Replacement
  4. Remove the primary brake pressure modulator valve pipe. Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Pipe Replacement
  5. Remove the secondary brake pressure modulator valve pipe. Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Pipe Replacement

    6. Object ID: 3903270
  6. Remove the brake master cylinder (1). Brake Master Cylinder Replacement

    7. Object ID: 4734617
  7. Remove the heater inlet and outlet pipe bracket nut (1).
  8. Reposition the radiator surge tank out of the way. Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
  9. Disconnect the three starter cable retainers from the range selector actuator.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the range selector actuator lever link.

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  12. Remove the three range selector actuator retaining fasteners (1).
  13. Remove the range selector actuator (2).
  14. Transfer components as necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object ID: 4323068
  1. Position the range selector actuator (2) to the transmission.

    2. CautionFastener Caution

  2. Install the three range selector actuator retaining fasteners (1) and tighten to 22 N·m  (16 lb ft).
  3. Connect the range selector actuator lever link.
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Connect the three starter cable retainers to the range selector actuator.
  6. Reposition the radiator surge tank to the vehicle. Radiator Surge Tank Replacement

    7. Object ID: 4734617
  7. Install the heater inlet and outlet pipe bracket nut and tighten to 22 N·m  (16 lb ft).

    8. Object ID: 3903270
  8. Install the brake master cylinder (1). Brake Master Cylinder Replacement
  9. Install the primary brake pressure modulator valve pipe. Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Pipe Replacement
  10. Install the secondary brake pressure modulator valve pipe. Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Pipe Replacement
  11. Adjust the range selector lever link. Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Link Adjustment
  12. Install the charge air cooler outlet air tube. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement
  13. After installation is complete, perform the transmission adaptive values learn procedure. Transmission Adaptive Values Learn