Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair

Neutral Start Switch (Mode Switch)
Removal

Preparation:
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
1. Remove the rear side ATF cooler pipe from the transmission elbow.
2. Disconnect neutral start switch connector.
3. Unstake the lock washer, and then remove the shaft nut.
4. Remove the neutral start switch.

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points;
If a engine starts at any selector position except "N" or "P", the neutral start switch (mode switch) should be adjusted.
1. Loosen the neutral start switch bolt and set the shift selector to the "N" range.
2. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
3. Hold in position and tighten the bolt and nut.
Torque:
Nut - 7 Nm (61 inch lbs.)
Bolt - 13 Nm (113 inch lbs.)





4. Lock the nut with the lock washer tubs at two points.