Nissan Sentra Service Manual: CVT Shift selector
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- Shift selector knob
- Lock pin
- Knob cover
- Position indication panel
- Detent switch
- Shift lock unit
- Park position switch
- Shift selector assembly
- Shift selector harness assembly
- Position bulb
- Key interlock rod
- With push-button ignition switch
system
- Without push-button ignition switch
system
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Move the shift selector to “N” position
- Remove shift selector knob with the following procedure.
- Slide the knob cover (1) down.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the knob cover.
- Pull out the lock pin (2).
- Pull the shift selector knob (3) and knob cover upwards to
remove them.
- Remove the center console. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove rear floor duct (LH/RH). Refer to VTL-8, "Exploded
View".

- Move the shift selector to “P” position.
- Remove the key interlock cable from the shift selector assembly. Refer
to TM-260, "Removal and Installation".
(Without push-button ignition switch)
- Remove the control cable from the shift selector assembly with the
following procedure.
- Disconnect the tip (A) of control cable from the shift selector
assembly.
- Remove socket (B) from shift selector assembly.
- Remove harness clips from the shift selector with a clip remover.
- Remove shift selector nuts.
- Remove the shift selector assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the following when connecting the control cable to the
shift selector assembly.
- When connecting the control cable (1) to the shift selector
assembly (2), face the grooved surface of the rib (A) up and
insert the control cable until it stops.

- Install the socket (A) onto the shift selector assembly.
CAUTION:
- Place the socket onto the shift selector assembly, then
fasten it in place from above.
- Check that the pulling on the socket does not disconnect
it.

- Follow the procedure below and place the shift selector knob onto the
shift selector.
- Install the lock pin (2) onto the shift selector knob (3).
- Move the shift selector to “N” position.
- Insert the shift selector knob into the shift selector until a slight
touch is felt.
- Press and hold the shift selector knob button and insert shift
selector knob onto shift selector until it clicks.

CAUTION:
Do not strike the shift selector knob to press it into place.
- After installing shift selector knob, pull the knob to check that it
does not become disconnected.
Inspection
INSPECTION
Check the CVT position. If a malfunction is found, adjust the CVT position.
Refer to TM-150, "Inspection".
Exploded View
Control cable
Lock plate
Transaxle assembly
Bracket A
Bracket B
CVT shift selector assembly
Manual lever
Grommet
Removal and Installation
INSTALLATION
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Other materials:
Control Units and Electrical Parts
PRECAUTIONS
Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.
Install only parts specified for a vehicle.
Before replacing the control unit, check the input and output and
functions of the component parts.
Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting a connector.
Do not apply exce ...
Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injur ...
Symptom diagnosis
Power door lock system symptoms
Symptom table
Door lock/unlock function malfunction
Note:
Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check “WORK
FLOW”. Refer to DLK-245, "Work
Flow".
Check that vehicle is under the condition shown in “conditions of ...
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