Park/Neutral Position Switch: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch is located on side of transaxle. Remove the battery.
- Remove 4 battery tray retaining bolts. Remove the battery tray from the vehicle.
- Remove the shift cable retaining clip. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the cable from the bracket.
- Remove the shift cable retaining nut, then disconnect the cable from the manual lever. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the PNP switch harness connector (1). See Fig 2 .
- Remove nut and lock washer and the manual lever from the manual shaft. See Fig 3 .
- Unstake the lock plate (1) behind the manual shaft nut (3). See Fig 3 .
- Remove the manual shaft nut and the lock plate from the PNP switch.
- Remove 2 PNP switch mounting bolts (2) and the PNP switch from the transaxle.