Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment

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Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover
J 45404 Transaxle Range Switch Alignment. See Special Tools .

Insert Graphic SMPAT93340AA1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
Remove the battery bracket. Loosen the battery tray bracket screws and remove the bracket.
Shift the transaxle into N (Neutral) position.
Using the Fascia Retainer Remover J 36346 , remove the control cable assembly from the park/neutral position switch lever.
Loosen the transaxle range switch bolts.
Insert Graphic SMPAT94102AA. Install the Transaxle Range Switch Alignment J 45404 and align the J 45404 pointer to the neutral basic line. See Special Tools .
Remove the alignment tool.
Tighten park/neutral position switch bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the park/neutral position switch bolts to 20-29 N.m (15-21 lb ft).
Insert Graphic SMPAT93340AA1. Install the control cable assembly to the park/neutral position switch lever.

Fig 1: View Of Battery Tray Bracket Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the battery tray bracket.
Position the battery tray bracket and tighten the screws.
Tighten: Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the engine starts in any other position, readjust the switch.