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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the PNP switch to the transaxle. Secure with 2 bolts. Do NOT tighten fully.
    2. Fig 1: Vie Of Lock Plate, Manual Shaft Nut & Bolts
    GM857099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install a new lock plate (1) and the manual shaft nut (3) onto the PNP switch.

    Tighten:  Tighten the manual shaft nut to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

  3. Temporarily install the manual lever.
    4. Fig 2: Turning Manual Lever Counterclockwise
    GM857104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
  5. Remove the manual lever.
    6. Fig 3: Aligning Neutral Base Line With Groove
    GM857111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Align the groove (1) with the neutral base line (2).
  7. Hold the switch in position, then tighten the 2 bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch bolts to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

    8. Fig 4: Staking Lock Plate Over Manual Shaft Nut
    GM857114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Stake the lock plate over the manual shaft nut.
  9. Install the manual lever onto the manual shaft. Secure the manual lever with 1 lock washer and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the manual lever nut to 12.5 N.m (9 lb ft).

  10. Install the PNP shift electrical connector to the PNP switch.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Retaining Bracket, Clip & Manual Lever
    GM242864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the shift select cable and nut to the manual lever.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shift cable retaining nut to 12.5 N.m (9 lbs ft).

  12. Install the shift select cable in the retaining bracket (2), then install the clip (3).
  13. Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
  14. With the manual selector in Park position, turn the ignition switch to START and verify that the starter motor operates.
  15. Stop the engine and return the ignition switch to the ON position.
  16. Move the manual selector from the Park position to the Neutral position and verify that the starter motor operates.
  17. Verify that the starter motor DOES NOT operate in D, 2, L or R.
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