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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

PNPS - PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH:





REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Place gear selector in neutral.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors.
4. Spread tangs on housing and pull switch.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Align actuator on switch with hole in shift tube.
2. Position rearward portion of the switch (connector side) to fit into cutout in lower jacket.
3. Push down on front of switch to engage the two tangs.
4. Move gear selector to "Park" and switch is adjusted.
5. Connect electrical connectors.
6. Check for proper starting in "Neutral" and "Park". Check Backup lights for proper operation.


Adjustment
1. Move the switch housing all the way toward "Low Gear" position.
2. Move the gear selector to "Park" position. The switch housing and housing back should ratchet, providing proper switch adjustment.
3. Check for proper starting in "Neutral" and "Park". Check Backup lights for proper operation.