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Park / Neutral Position Switch: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  3. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
    2. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
      Fig 1: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
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    3. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
      Fig 2: Locating Control Cable Bracket And Clip
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  4. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the switch connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Switch Connector
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    2. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
      Fig 4: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
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    3. Pry up the lock plate and remove the nut and lock plate.
      Fig 5: Identifying Nut And Lock Plate
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    4. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the position switch.
      Fig 6: Locating Position Switch Bolts
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