Park / Neutral Position Switch: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE BRACKET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
SEPARATE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER (See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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2. Remove the nut and transmission control shaft lever RH.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Shaft Lever Nut (RH)
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3. Using a screwdriver, pry out the lock washer.
  
  Fig 3: Prying Out Lock Washer
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4. Remove the lock nut and lock washer.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Lock Nut And Lock Washer
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5. Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.
Fig 5: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolt
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