Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment
Important
- The following procedure is for vehicles that have not had the park/neutral position (PNP) switch removed or replaced. If the PNP switch has been removed or replaced, refer to «PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT»(ref-180351-S42798647322005072700000) for the proper adjustment procedure.
- Apply the park brake.
- The engine must start in the park (P) or neutral (N) positions only.
- Check the PNP switch for proper operation. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows
- Place the transmission range selector in the neutral (N) position.
- With an assistant in the drivers seat, raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to «LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE»(ref-180627-S40085739202005072800000) in General Information.
- Loosen the park/neutral position (PNP) switch bolts.
- With the vehicle in the neutral (N) position, rotate the switch while the assistant attempts to start the engine.
- Following a successful start, turn the engine off. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
- Tighten the PNP switch bolts. Tighten Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the PNP switch for proper operation. The engine must start in the park (P) or neutral (N) positions only.
- Replace the PNP switch if proper operation can not be achieved. Refer to «PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT»(ref-180351-S42798647322005072700000) .