Park/Neutral Position Switch: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal, 2002 Buick Century, 2001 Buick Regal, and 2001 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate a NEW PNP switch. A NEW PNP switch is pinned in the Neutral position. If the bolt holes do not align with the mounting boss on the transaxle, verify that the shaft is in the Neutral position. Adjust the PNP switch if the new switch has been rotated and the pin is broken or if using an old PNP switch. For PNP switch adjustment, see appropriate AUTOMATIC article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING.
- Verify that the shift shaft is in the Neutral position.
- Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the PNP switch.
- Install the PNP switch to the mounting boss. See Fig 2 .
- Install the PNP switch bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the range selector lever.
- Install the range selector lever nut. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the PNP switch electrical connectors. See Fig 1 .
- Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the PNP switch. Verify that the engine starts only in the Park or Neutral position once the PNP switch is installed. Readjust the PNP switch and/or inspect the shifter and the range selector lever if the engine starts in any other position.
- Install the air cleaner intake duct.
- Remove the blocks from the wheels.
- Release the parking brake.