Park/Neutral Switch (ATX)

REMOVAL

NOTE: Obtain audio anti-theft access code before disconnecting battery cables.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the resonance duct and the air cleaner housing assembly.
3. Disconnect the park/neutral switch connector.

View: Selector Cable Spring Clip:

4. Remove the spring pin and clip and disconnect the selector cable.
5. Remove the manual shaft nut.
6. Remove the lock-washer and lever.
7. Remove the park/neutral switch.

INSTALLATION

View: Park/Neutral Switch:

1. Rotate the manual shaft to the N position.
2. Turn the park/neutral switch so that the neutral mark is in line with the flat, straight surfaces on either side of the manual shaft.
3. Loosely tighten the park/neutral switch bolts.

View: Checking Continuity Between Terminals A & H:

4. Verify that there is continuity between terminals A and H of the park/neutral switch connector.
5. Tighten the park/neutral switch mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (69.5 - 95.4 in.lb.)

6. Install the lever and spring washer.
7. Tighten the manual shaft nut by using a torque wrench.

Tightening torque: 32 - 46 Nm (24 - 33 ft.lb.)

8. Verify that the selector lever range position and park/neutral switch are aligned; then connect the selector cable and install a new spring pin and clip.
9. Check for continuity at the park/neutral switch.
10. Connect the park/neutral switch connector.
11. Install the air cleaner housing assembly and resonance duct.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Check operation of the park/neutral switch.