Park / Neutral Position Switch (For Hatchback) Installation

Install the park/neutral position switch assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly.

Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

Replace the lock plate with a new one and install the nut, lock plate and washer.

Torque:

6.9 N*m{70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf}

Temporarily install the control shaft lever.

Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.

Remove the control shaft lever.

Align the groove with the neutral basic line.

Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.

Install the control shaft lever with the nut and washer.

Torque:

13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connector to the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Install the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.

Torque:

12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

Install the transmission control cable assembly to the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with a new clip.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the marking on the cable is aligned with the slit in the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket before installing the cable.

Turn the ignition switch to ON and step on the brake pedal.

Confirm that the shift lever moves smoothly through all of the shift positions and the position indicator shows the correct shift lever position.

Start the engine and confirm that the vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is moved from N to D.

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch ON.

Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is in N or P, but does not start in the other positions.

Check that the back-up lights illuminate when the shift lever is in R, and that they do not illuminate with the shift lever in the other positions.
If a malfunction failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch assembly for continuity.