Park/Neutral Position Switch: Removal
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- Disconnect the external wiring harness from the PNP switch.
- Disconnect the shift linkage/cable from the shift lever (2) on the selector shaft (4). See Figure .
- Use wrench (1) to prevent the shift lever (2) from rotating. Remove nut (3) from the end of the selector shaft (4). See Figure . Carefully remove the shift lever (2) from selector shaft (4).
- Remove the 2 bolts (6). Remove the PNP switch (5) by sliding it outward over the selector shaft (4).NOTE: If the park/neutral position switch did not easily slide off the selector shaft, use a file to remove any burrs or raised metal where the selector lever was seated against the shoulder of the selector shaft.