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Neutral Switch Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Remove center console.
2. Remove carpet from transmission tunnel.





3. Remove 2 screws securing relay panel.
4. Retain 2 center console screw brackets and spacers.
5. Release connector (J1962) from bracket on tunnel cover and move relay panel aside to gain access to tunnel cover top fixings.





6. Remove 15 screws securing tunnel cover.
7. Release and remove tunnel cover.

Neutral Switch:





8. Disconnect neutral switch multiplug.
9. Remove neutral switch from transfer box.
10. Clean sealant from switch.

INSTALLATION
11. Apply Hylomar PL32/L20 or equivalent sealant to neutral switch.
12. Install switch to transfer box and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
13. Connect switch multiplug.
14. Install tunnel cover.
15. Secure connector (J1962) to bracket on tunnel cover.
16. Position center console screw bracket and spacers and install relay panel.
17. Install tunnel carpet.
18. Install center console.
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