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Classification:
Reference:
AT17-005a
Date:
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August 24, 2017
2013 – 2017 ALTIMA AND PATHFINDER;
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
This bulletin has been amended to change the PFP in the Claims Information. Please discard all
previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2013 – 2017 Altima Sedan (L33)
2013 – 2017 Pathfinder (R52)
2014 – 2015 Pathfinder Hybrid (R52)
SERVICE INFORMATION
If an Applied Vehicle needs the shift lock solenoid replaced for any reason, use the Service
Procedure in this bulletin.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the CVT shift selector from the vehicle.

Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM-Transaxle &
Transmission, for CVT shift selector removal information.
2. Using a suitable tool, release pawls (A)
and remove park position switch (shift
selector) bracket (B).
Figure 1
3. Using a suitable tool, release pawls (A)
and remove park position switch [shift
selector (B)] from park position switch
(shift selector) bracket (C).
Figure 2
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4. Separate shift lock solenoid harness (A)
from clip (B).
Figure 3
5. Pull park position switch [shift selector (A)]
through opening (B) as shown ( ).
Figure 4
6. Using a suitable tool release pawls (A)
and remove park position switch (B) from
park position switch bracket (C).
Figure 5
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7. If equipped; remove lock washer (A).

Use suitable tool (B) to squeeze, bend,
or break, and remove lock washer (A).
CAUTION:

Do not damage shaft (C) while
removing lock washer.

DO NOT reuse lock washer.

The new solenoid includes a new lock
washer to be used only if one is
removed.
Figure 6
8. Using suitable tool (A) release pawl (B),
then use suitable tool (C) to remove shift
lock solenoid (1).
Figure 7
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9. Remove shift lock solenoid harness (A)
from clip (B).
Figure 8
10. Using suitable tool (A) release pawl and
remove shift lock solenoid harness (B)
from CVT shift selector (1).
= Pawl
Figure 9
11. For models equipped with an overdrive
switch, perform the following steps:
a. Using suitable tool (A) release
connector lock (B).
Figure 10
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b. Using suitable tool (A) release
overdrive switch pin (B) from connector
(C) and remove overdrive switch pin as
shown ( ).

Repeat step “b” for second
overdrive switch pin.
NOTE: Both overdrive switch pins
have the same color wire. Mark one
wire with a suitable marker so that it
can be reinstalled in the same location.
Figure 11
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INSTALLATION
1. For models equipped with an overdrive
switch perform the following steps.
a. Install overdrive switch pin (A) into
connector (B) as shown ( ).
b. Repeat step “a” for the second
overdrive switch pin.
NOTE: Use the mark that was made
when removed to insert pins into the
original locations.
CAUTION: DO NOT bend the pins
during insertion.
Figure 12
c. Install connector lock (A) to locked
position.
Figure 13
2. Install shift lock solenoid harness (A) onto
CVT shift selector (1).
Figure 14
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3. Install shift lock solenoid harness (A) to
clip (B).
Figure 15
4. Align opening (A) to pin (B) and install shift
lock solenoid (1).
Figure 16
5. If equipped: Install a new lock washer (A).

Only install the lock washer if one was
removed (refer to step 7 on page 4).

The new solenoid includes a new lock
washer to be used only if one was
removed.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the old lock
washer.
Figure 17
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6. Align park position switch (B) with
alignment pins (A) and install park position
switch to park position switch bracket (C).
Figure 18
7. Install park position switch [shift selector
(A)] through opening (B) as shown ( ).
Figure 19
8. Install shift lock solenoid harness (A) to
clip (B).
Figure 20
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9. Align park position switch [shift selector
(B)] with alignment pins (A) and install
park position switch (shift selector) to park
position switch (shift selector) bracket (C).
Figure 21
10. Install park position switch (shift selector)
bracket pawls (A) park position switch
(shift selector) bracket (B).
Figure 22
11. Reinstall the CVT shift selector into the vehicle in reverse order of removal.

If needed, refer to the appropriate ESM, section TM-Transaxle & Transmission, for
CVT shift selector installation information.
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
SOL ASSY - SELECT LOCK
(Shift Lock Solenoid; includes lock washer)
34970 – 3TA2A
1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Replace Shift Lock Solenoid
34970-3TA2A
JE70AA
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the applicable
Symptom (SYM) and Diagnostic (DIA) codes.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time (FRT).
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