Installation Procedure (Using Old Switch)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn LW300, 2003 Saturn LW200, 2003 Saturn L300, and 2003 Saturn L200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in the Neutral position.
Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
Loosely install the transaxle range switch bolts.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transaxle Range Switch & Mounting Bolts
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Insert the J 41545 as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops onto position.

Fig 2: Identifying J 41545
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTIC in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the range switch bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Remove the alignment tool.
Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut
Tighten: Tighten the transaxle range switch lever retaining nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Transaxle Range Switch Lever & Nut
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IMPORTANT: After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in Park or Neutral. If the engine starts in any other position, adjust the switch.
Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.

Fig 4: Identifying Automatic Transmission Cable & Selector Lever
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Install the shift control cable to transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.