Miata & MX-5
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove selector rod from manual shaft lever. Rotate manual shaft to Neutral position. Loosen sensor bolt. Align cut groove in switch to neutral reference line. See Fig 1. Tighten sensor bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install selector rod to manual shaft lever. Connect negative battery cable.