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Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair

A: REMOVAL
1. Disconnect connector battery ground terminal.





2. Disconnect connector back-up light switch and neutral position switch.
3. Lift-up the vehicle.





4. Remove back-up light switch and neutral position switch with harness.

B: INSTALLATION





1. Install back-up light switch and neutral position switch with harness.
Tightening torque: 24.5 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
2. Disconnect connector of back-up light switch and neutral position switch.
3. Connect battery ground terminal.

C: INSPECTION
1. BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH
Inspect the back-up light switch. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.

2. NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect connector neutral position switch.





3. Using the circuit tester, verify the current in neutral position. Also verify that there is no current in positions other than neutral.
4. Replace defective parts.

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