Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair

PNP Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure







1. Disconnect the switch electrical connector.







2. Remove the attaching bolts.







3. Remove the park/neutral position switch assembly.



Installation Procedure







1. Place the shift shaft in the N (Neutral) position.
2. Align the flats of the shift shaft to the flats in the park/neutral switch.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fastener Notice


3. Install the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).







4. Connect the switch electrical connector.







Important: Ensure that the engine will only start in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Readjust the switch if the engine will start in any other position.

5. Place the transmission control shifter assembly in the N (Neutral) notch in the detent plate.
6. Loosen the park/neutral position switch attaching bolts.
7. Rotate the switch on the shifter assembly in order to align the service adjustment hole with the carrier tang hole.
8. Insert a 2.34 mm (3/32 inch) maximum diameter gauge pin to a depth of 9.0 mm (9/64 inch).
Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).