PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. SECURE VEHICLE


    1. Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.

      • If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. SEPARATE CENTER NO. 1 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE BATTERY

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  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  8. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


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      *a Clip
      *b 45° to 60°

      While disengaging the clip as shown in the illustration, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever together with the clip.

  9. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

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      Remove the nut, washer and transmission control shaft lever from the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly.

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      Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch assembly from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

      Note

      Before removing the park/neutral position switch assembly, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly. Be sure to remove the park/neutral position switch assembly straight along the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral position switch assembly cannot be reinstalled correctly.