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Park/Neutral Position Switch: Installation

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  1. Install the PNP switch to the transaxle. Secure with 2 bolts. DO NOT tighten fully.
  2. Install a new lock plate (1) and the manual shaft nut (3) onto the PNP switch. See Figure . Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  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 the switch in position, then tighten the 2 Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Stake the lock plate over the manual shaft nut. See Fig 3 .
  9. Install the manual lever onto the manual shaft. Secure the manual lever with one lock washer and nut. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Install the PNP shift electrical connector to the PNP switch.
  11. Install the shift select cable and nut to the manual lever. See Fig 4 . Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  12. Install the shift select cable in the retaining bracket (2), then install the clip (3).
  13. Install the battery tray in the vehicle, then the 4 battery tray retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
  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 and verify that the starter motor operates.
  17. Stop the engine and return the ignition switch to the ON position.
  18. Move the manual selector from the Park position to the 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: Locating Manual Lever
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Fig 2: Aligning Groove & Neutral Base Line
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Fig 3: Staking Lock Plate
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Fig 4: Installing Shift Select Cable
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