Park/Neutral Position Switch: Removal: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
1. Separate the wire harness clamp.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Bracket And Bolts
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2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner bracket.
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the clip from the transmission cable bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Cable Bracket And Clip
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2. Remove the nut and transmission control cable from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Control Cable And Nut
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3. Disconnect the connector from the park/neutral position switch.
4. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever from the control shaft.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Nut, Washer And Control Shaft Lever
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5. Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch from the control shaft.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Park/Neutral Position, Control Shaft & Switch Bolts
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  NOTE: Before removing the park/neutral position switch, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the control shaft. Be sure to remove the switch straight along the shaft while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the shaft. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral switch cannot be reinstalled correctly.