Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 1077

TM-26

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SHIFT POSITION

SHIFT POSITION

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

1. Place selector lever in “P” position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
2. Make sure that selector lever can be shifted to other than “P” position when brake pedal is depressed.

Also make sure that selector lever can be shifted from “P” position only when brake pedal is depressed.

3. Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Confirm the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all

the positions. Check that the actual position of the selector lever matches the position shown by the shift

position indicator and the manual lever on the transaxle.

5. The method of operating the selector lever to individual posi-

tions correctly should be as shown.

• (A): Press selector button to operate selector lever, while

depressing the brake pedal.

• (B): Press selector button to operate selector lever.

• (C): Selector lever can be operated without pressing selector

button.

6. Press the selector button in the “P”, “R”, and “N” positions with-

out applying forward/backward force to selector lever, check but-

ton operation for sticking.

7. Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when selector lever is

placed in the “R” position. Confirm the back-up lamps do not illu-

minate when the selector lever is pushed toward the “R” position when in the “P” or “N” position.

8. Confirm the hybrid system can only be started with the selector lever in the “P” position.
9. Make sure transaxle is locked completely in “P” position.

ADJUSTMENT

For adjustment, refer to 

TM-28, "Inspection and Adjustment"

 for control device, 

TM-30, "Inspection and Adjust-

ment"

 for control cable and 

TM-33, "Inspection and Adjustment"

 for PNP switch.

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CONTROL DEVICE

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CONTROL DEVICE

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the 12-volt battery negative terminal. Refer to 

PG-69, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the CVT finisher.

• Remove the control lever knob and knob cover.

• Disconnect the CVT finisher lamp.

3. Remove the storage bin or CD changer finisher (if equipped). Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Disconnect the control cable from the control device assembly.
5. Disconnect the CVT control device harness connector.
6. Remove the control device assembly bolts and remove the control device assembly.

1.

Control lever knob

2.

Lock pin

3.

Knob cover

4.

CVT finisher

5.

Control device assembly

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CONTROL DEVICE

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing the control cable to the control device assembly, make sure that the control cable is fully

pressed in with the ribbed surface facing upward.

• After installation is completed, adjust and check transaxle position. Refer to 

TM-28, "Inspection and Adjust-

ment"

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Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION

1. Place selector lever in “P” position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
2. Make sure that selector lever can be shifted to other than “P” position when brake pedal is depressed.

Also make sure that selector lever can be shifted from “P” position only when brake pedal is depressed.

3. Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Confirm the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all

the positions. Check that the actual position of the selector lever matches the position shown by the shift

position indicator and the manual lever on the transaxle.

5. The method of operating the selector lever to individual posi-

tions correctly should be as shown.

• (A): Press selector button to operate selector lever, while

depressing the brake pedal.

• (B): Press selector button to operate selector lever.

• (C): Selector lever can be operated without pressing selector

button.

6. Press the selector button in the “P”, “R”, and “N” positions with-

out applying forward/backward force to selector lever, check but-

ton operation for sticking.

7. Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when selector lever is

placed in the “R” position. Confirm the back-up lamps do not illu-

minate when the selector lever is pushed toward the “R” position when in the “P” or “N” position.

8. Confirm the hybrid system can only be started with the selector lever in the “P” position.
9. Make sure transaxle is locked completely in “P” position.

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:

Apply parking brake before adjustment.
1. Loosen the control cable nut.
2. Place the manual lever and the selector lever in “P” position.
3. Tighten control cable nut to specified torque.

CAUTION:

Secure the manual lever when tightening control cable nut. Make sure the manual lever stays in

the "P" position.

4. Check the operation of the transaxle. Refer to 

TM-26, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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Control cable nut: Refer to 

TM-29, "Exploded View"

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CONTROL CABLE

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the 12-volt battery negative terminal. Refer to 

PG-69, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Shift the control lever to "P" (Park) position.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to 

EM-24, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Remove the control cable nut and control cable from the manual lever on the PNP switch.
5. Remove the lock plate and the control cable from the brackets.
6. Remove the instrument side mask. Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

.

7. Remove the instrument lower cover (LH). Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

.

8. Remove the console side finisher (LH). Refer to 

IP-17, "Exploded View"

.

9. Remove the console side finisher (RH). Refer to 

IP-17, "Exploded View"

.

10. Remove the CVT finisher.

• Remove the control lever knob and knob cover.

• Disconnect the A/T finisher lamp.

11. Remove the storage bin or CD changer finisher (if equipped). Refer to 

IP-17, "Exploded View"

.

12. Disconnect the control cable from the control device assembly.
13. Disconnect the A/C drain hose from the heater and cooling unit assembly and position aside.
14. Remove the HV ECU and bracket covering the retainer grommet. Refer to 

HBC-644, "Removal and Instal-

lation"

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15. Remove the (parking brake control) front cable bolt and place the front cable aside. Refer to 

PB-5,

"Removal and Installation"

.

16. Remove the HV ECU mounting bracket. Refer to 

HBC-644, "Removal and Installation"

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17. Remove the control cable grommet bolts in the dash (lower) and remove the control cable.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Control lever 

2.

Control device assembly

3.

Control cable socket

4.

Retainer grommet

5.

Control cable

6.

Bracket

7.

Lock plate

8.

Manual lever

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