Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Block the wheels.
3. Place the vehicle is the Neutral position.
4. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:

^ Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management

5. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable.





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





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

Installation Procedure

^ Tool Required
- J 41545 Park/Neutral Switch Alignment Tool





1. Verify that the shift shaft in the Neutral position.

Important: DO NOT ROTATE A NEW PNP SWITCH. A new PNP switch is pinned in the Neutral position. If the bolt holes do not align with the mounting boss on the transaxle, verify that the shaft is in the Neutral position.
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 mounting boss.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the PNP switch mounting bolts.

^ Tighten the PNP switch mounting bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the automatic transaxle range selector lever. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever Replacement.





6. Install the wiring harness connectors.





7. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

Important: Verify that the engine starts only in the Park position or the Neutral position once the PNP switch is installed. Readjust the PNP switch and/or inspect the shifter and the automatic transaxle range selector lever if the engine starts in any other position. Refer to PNP Switch Adjustment and/or Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment.

8. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to one of the following procedures:

^ Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management

9. Remove the blocks from the wheels.
10. Release the parking brake.