Park/Neutral Position Switch: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
1. Separate the wire harness clamp.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Air Cleaner Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the clip from the transmission cable bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission Cable Bracket Clip
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2. Remove the nut and transmission control cable from the control shaft lever.
3. Disconnect the connector from the park/neutral position switch.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Control Cable Nut
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4. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever from the control shaft.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Nut And Washer
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5. Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch from the control shaft.
  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.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolts
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