Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Neutral Start Switch

Tools Required: Neutral Start Switch Socket T74P-77247-A

Removal

1. Place the selector lever in the manual LOW position.

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

4. Disconnect the neutral start switch electrical harness from the neutral start switch by pushing the harness straight up off the switch using a long-blade screwdriver underneath the rubber plug section of the harness.

Caution: Use the Neutral Start Switch Socket for both removing and installing the switch. Other tools could crush or puncture the walls of the switch.

Installation

Caution: Exercise care not to damage the switch terminals. Tighten to 11-15 Nm (8-11 ft-lbs) using a clicker-type torque wrench, the neutral start switch socket tool and by following the method in step 4 of the removal procedure for tool clearance.


1. Install the neutral start switch and O-ring using Neutral Start Switch Socket T74P-77247-A.

2. Connect the neutral start switch electrical harness to the neutral start switch.

3. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.

4. Connect battery ground cable.

5. Check the operation of the neutral start switch in each position with the parking brake engaged.