Installation Procedure

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Verify that the shift shaft in the Neutral position.
Important : 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 transmission 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. Refer to PNP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .

Fig 1: Installing PNP Switch To Transaxle
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Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the PNP switch.
Install the PNP switch to the transaxle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the PNP switch bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the automatic transaxle range selector lever. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE LEVER REPLACEMENT .
Install the electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Installing Electrical Connectors
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Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
Important : Verify that the engine starts ONLY with the transmission in Park or Neutral. Adjust as necessary. Refer to PNP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .
Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
Remove the blocks from the wheels.
Release the parking brake.

Fig 3: Installing Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable
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