Park / Neutral Position Switch: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
2. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector from the park/neutral position switch assembly.
2. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Washer And Control Shaft Lever
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3. Pry out the lock plate and remove the manual valve shaft nut.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Prying Out Lock Plate
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4. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly
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