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Tools Required

DT 46473 (DW260-050) Park/Neutral Position Switch Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1290880  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park/neutral position switch.
  3. Disconnect the shift control cable and the retaining clip.

  4. Object Number: 1255925  Size: SH
  5. Remove the shift lever nut and the shift lever.

  6. Object Number: 1255926  Size: SH
  7. Remove the park/neutral start switch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1255927  Size: SH
  1. Place the shift lever in Neutral.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the park/neutral start switch.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Use DT 46473  (1) to adjust the start switch.

  6. Object Number: 1255928  Size: SH
  7. Install the shift lever and the shift lever nut.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1290880  Size: SH
  9. Connect the shift control cable and the retaining clip.
  10. Connect the electrical connector to the park/neutral position switch.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.