Park / Neutral Position Switch: 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.
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE
1. Remove the 4 bolts and floor brace.
DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Sensor 2)
1. Disconnect the sensor (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the front exhaust pipe (see REMOVAL ).
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the center exhaust pipe (see REMOVAL ).
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
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 RH Nut
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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 Bolt And Park/Neutral Position Switch
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