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Park/Neutral Position Switch: Installation

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  1. Install the PNP switch to the transaxle. Install 2 mounting bolts (2). Do NOT tighten bolts fully at this time. See Figure .
  2. Install a NEW lock plate (1) and the manual shaft nut (3) onto the PNP switch. Tighten the manual shaft nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . See Figure .
  3. Temporarily install the manual lever.
  4. Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches. See Fig 1 .
  5. Remove the manual lever.
  6. Align the groove (1) with the neutral base line (2). See Fig 2 .
  7. Hold switch in position, then tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . See Figure .
  8. Stake the lock plate over the manual shaft nut. See Fig 3 .
  9. Install the manual lever onto the manual shaft. Secure manual lever using one lock washer and nut. Tighten the manual lever nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Install the PNP shift harness connector to the PNP switch. See Figure .
  11. Install the shift select cable and nut to the manual lever. Tighten shift cable retaining nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  12. Install the shift select cable in the retaining bracket (2) and install the clip (3). See Fig 4 .
  13. Install the battery tray and battery tray retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  14. Install the battery.
  15. Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
  16. With the manual selector in Park position, turn the ignition switch to START position and verify that the starter motor operates.
  17. Stop the engine and return the ignition switch to RUN position.
  18. Move manual selector from Park position to Neutral position and verify that the starter motor operates.
  19. Verify that the starter motor DOES NOT operate in D, 2, L or R.
Fig 1: Initial Park/Neutral Position Switch Setup Position
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Fig 2: Aligning Park/Neutral Position Switch Neutral
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Fig 3: Staking Lock Plate
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Fig 4: Installing Shift Select Cable To Manual Lever
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