Nissan Versa (N17): CVT Shift selector

Exploded View

1. Shift selector handle 2. Lock pin 3. Shift selector handle cover 4. Position indication panel 5. CVT shift selector assembly

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Always apply the parking brake before performing removal and installation.

REMOVAL

1. Move the shift selector to the "N" position.
2. Remove the shift selector handle. Refer to TM "Disassembly and Assembly".
3. Remove the center console. Refer to IP "Removal and Installation".
4. Disconnect the harness connectors from CVT shift selector.
5. Move the shift selector to the "P" position.
6. Remove the key interlock cable from the CVT shift selector assembly. Refer to TM "Exploded View".
7. Remove the control cable from the CVT shift selector assembly. Refer to TM "Exploded View".
8. Remove the CVT shift selector assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When connecting the control cable (1) to the CVT shift selector assembly (2), face the grooved surface of the rib (A) up and insert the control cable until it stops.

Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Slide the shift selector handle cover (1) down.

   CAUTION: Do not damage the shift selector handle cover.

2. Pull out the lock pin (2).
3. Pull the shift selector handle (3) and shift selector handle cover upward to remove.
4. Remove the position lamp.

5. Disengage the hooks (A) (4 locations), and lift up the position indication panel (1) to separate it from the CVT shift selector assembly (2).

   CAUTION: Do not damage the CVT shift selector assembly.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

• Follow the procedure below to install the shift selector handle.

1. Install the lock pin (2) onto the shift selector handle (3).
2. Install the shift selector handle cover (1) onto the shift selector handle.
3. Press the shift selector handle onto the shift selector until it clicks.

CAUTION:

• When pressing the shift selector handle onto the shift selector, do not press the shift selector handle button
• Do not strike the shift selector handle to install it.

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION

1. Turn ON the ignition switch with the shift selector in the "P" position.
2. Press the shift selector handle button with the brake pedal depressed, and confirm that the shift selector can be moved from the "P" position. Also confirm that shift selector will not move from the "P" position without depressing the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift selector and check for "excessive effort," "sticking," "noise" or "rattle".
4. Confirm that shift selector stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check whether or not the actual position the shift selector is in matches the position shown by the transaxle body.
5. The method of operating the shift selector to individual positions correctly should be as shown.

• (A): Press shift selector button to operate shift selector, while depressing the brake pedal.
• (B): Press shift selector button to operate shift selector.
• (C): Shift selector can be operated without pressing shift selector button.

6. When the shift selector handle button is pressed without applying forward/backward force to the shift selector at "P", "R", "N" and "D" positions, there should be no "sticking" of the button.
7. Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when shift selector is placed in the "R" position. Confirm the back-up lamps do not illuminate when the shift selector is pushed toward the "R" position side when shift selector is in the "P" or "N" position.
8. Check that the engine can be started only when the shift selector is in the "P" and "N" positions.
9. Check that the transaxle is locked when the shift selector is in the "P" position.

ADJUSTMENT

1. Move the shift selector to the "P" position.

   CAUTION: Rotate the wheels at least a quarter turn and be certain the transaxle is locked in the "P" position.

2. Remove nut (A) and set manual lever (B) to the "P" position.

   CAUTION: Do not apply force to the manual lever.

3. Tighten nuts to the specified torque. Refer to TM "Exploded View".

   CAUTION: Do not move the manual lever when tightening.