How do you replace the transmission range switch?

Question

I have a 2001 Honda Passport Ex, I've had it diagnosed and it's the range switch, how hard is it to do it myself and how do I do it?

Answer 1

the replacement is relatively easy
the adjustment after replacing the switch is not as easy

here's the steps to replace the switch
Removal
1. Place selector lever in neutral.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove mode switch cover (1) (V6).
4. Disconnect selector lever (2) from the mode switch.
5. Remove bracket with cable (3).
6. Disconnect transmission harness from the mode
switch connector (4).
7. Remove bracket with mode switch connector from
the transmission case.
8. Remove mode switch connector (4) from the bracket
(5).
9. Remove two mode switch bolts and nut then remove
mode switch (6).

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points;
1.Torque
Mode switch bolt: 13 N•m (113 lb in)
Selector lever nut: 23 N•m (17 lb ft)
2. Mode switch setting procedure
Perform either of the following adjustment
procedures:
Procedure 1
a. Place selector lever in neutral.
b. Remove selector lever from the mode switch.
c. Remove the mode switch cover.
d. Loosen the two 10 mm screws.
e. Rotate the mode switch until the slot in the mode
switch housing aligns with the selector shaft
bushing, and insert a 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) drill bit or
punch (1) into the slot.
f. Tighten the screws to 13 N·m (113 lb in).
g. After completing adjustment, snap the mode
switch cover into place.
h. Reinstall the selector lever.

Here's the adjustment procedure
Procedure 2--Adjustment
a. Place selector lever in neutral.
b. Disconnect transmission harness connector from
mode switch connector.
c. Remove mode switch connector with bracket from
the transmission case.
d. Connect multimeter (resistance mode) to
terminals 1(E) and 4(H) on mode switch connector. (lower left corner and lower right corner terminals looking into the connector with the connector clip facing down)
e. Loosen two mounting screws.
f. Rotate mode switch slightly in both directions to
determine the range (approx. 5 degrees) of
electrical contact.
g. Position mode switch in middle of contact range.
h. Tighten two mounting screws.
i. Remove multimeter and install mode switch
harness connector with bracket to the
transmission case.
j. Connect transmission harness connector to mode
switch connector.

the honda book time to replace the switch including the adjustment is 0.5 hour assuming you have a lift and the digital multimeter

Hope that helps

Answer 2

Transmission Switch Replacement

Answer 3

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How do you replace the transmission range switch?
I have a 2001 Honda Passport Ex, I've had it diagnosed and it's the range switch, how hard is it to do it myself and how do I do it?