Park / Neutral Position Switch: Removal

REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod
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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the switch connector.
2. Remove the nut, spring washer and transmission control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Shaft Lever Nut
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3. Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock washer.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lock Washer At Park/Neutral Position Switch Control Shaft
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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 switch.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch And Bolt
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