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. Refer to Section 00-02.

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 T74P-77247-A for both removing and installing the switch. Other tools could crush or puncture the walls of the switch.

5. Remove the neutral start switch and O-ring using Neutral Start Switch Socket T74P-77247-A, assembled to a ratchet 24cm (9 1/2-inches) in length. Once the socket and ratchet are on the switch, sufficient clearance for tool movement can be gained by reaching from the rear of the transmission over the extension housing area while standing on a stool.

Installation

 CAUTION: Exercise care not to damage the switch terminals. Tighten to 11-15 Nm (8-11 lb-ft) 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.