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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Battery Tray Bracket Bolts
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  3. Loosen the battery tray bracket screws and remove the battery tray bracket.
    4. IMPORTANT: The transaxle manual shaft must be in N (Neutral) position prior to re-installing the switch.
  4. Apply the parking brake and place control shift lever in N (Neutral).
  5. Using Fascia Retainer Remover J 36346  remove the control cable assembly from park/neutral position switch lever.
  6. Disconnect the electrical harness from park/neutral position.
  7. Remove park/neutral position switch lever and nut.
    8. Fig 2: Bending Lockwasher Tabs
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  8. Using a screwdriver, bend the lockwasher tabs on the manual shaft nut retainer down.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Nut, Lock Tab Washer & Flat Washer
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  9. Remove the nut, lock tab washer and flat washer.
    10. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolt
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  10. Remove the park/neutral position switch bolt, stud and flat washers.
  11. Remove the park/neutral position switch.
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