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Park/Neutral Position Switch: Installation

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CAUTION: DO NOT rotate a NEW PNP switch. A NEW PNP switch is produced in the Neutral position. If the bolt holes do not align with the holes in the transaxle, verify that the transaxle is in Neutral. Adjust the PNP switch if the new switch has been rotated and the pin is broken or if using an old PNP switch.
  1. Verify that the shift shaft in the Neutral position.
  2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the PNP switch.
  3. Install the PNP switch to the transaxle.
  4. Install the PNP switch bolts. See Figure . Tighten the PNP switch bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Install the manual control lever. Tighten the manual control lever nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Install the electrical connectors. See Figure .
  7. Install the shift cable. See Figure .
    NOTE: Verify that the engine starts ONLY with the transaxle in Park or Neutral. Adjust as necessary. See PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH  .
  8. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
  9. Remove the blocks from the wheels.
  10. Release the parking brake.