Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PNP Switch Replacement

^ Tool Required
- J 41545 Park/Neutral Switch Aligner

Removal Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Block the wheels.
3. Shift the transmission into Neutral.
4. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement.





5. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the cable lever.





6. Remove the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector lever. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever Replacement.





8. Remove the PNP switch bolts.
9. Remove the PNP switch.

Installation Procedure
1. Verify that the shift shaft is in the Neutral position.

Important: DO NOT ROTATE A NEW PNP SWITCH. A new PNP switch is produced in the Neutral position. If the bolt holes do not align with the holes in the transaxle, verify that the transmission is in Neutral. Adjust the PNP switch if the new switch has been rotated and the pin is broken or if using an old PNP switch. Refer to PNP Switch Adjustment.

2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the PNP switch.





3. Install the PNP switch to the transaxle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service and Precautions.

4. Install the PNP switch bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
5. Install the automatic transaxle range selector lever. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever Replacement.





6. Install the electrical connectors.





7. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

Important: Verify that the engine starts ONLY with the transmission in Park or Neutral. Adjust as necessary. Refer to PNP Switch Adjustment.

8. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement.
9. Remove the blocks from the wheels.
10. Release the parking brake.