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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover
    • J 44810 Transaxle Range Switch Alignment

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

    Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 951487 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the battery tray bracket screws and remove the battery tray bracket.
  4. Apply the parking brake and place the control shift lever in (N) Neutral.

    5. Object Number: 945270 Size: SH

    Important: The transaxle manual shaft must be in (N) Neutral position prior to re-installing the range switch.

  5. Using the Fascia Retainer Remover J 36346 , remove the control cable assembly from the transaxle range switch lever.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the transaxle range switch.

    7. Object Number: 945283 Size: SH
  7. Remove the transaxle range switch lever nut and lever.

    8. Object Number: 945332 Size: SH
  8. Remove the transaxle range switch bolts and remove the switch.

Installation Procedure

(USING OLD SWITCH)


    Object Number: 945332 Size: SH
  1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in (N) Neutral position.
  2. Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
  3. Loosely install the transaxle range switch bolts.

    4. Object Number: 945352 Size: SH
  4. Insert the Transaxle Range Switch Alignment J 44810 as shown and rotate the switch until the tool drops into position. The switch is aligned when the pin on the tool drops into the hole on the transaxle range switch.
  5. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb ft).

  6. Remove the alignment tool.

    7. Object Number: 945283 Size: SH
  7. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle range switch lever nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  8. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.
  9. Install the control cable assembly to the transaxle range switch lever and verify proper operation.

    10. Object Number: 951487 Size: SH
  10. Install the battery tray bracket.
  11. Position the battery tray bracket and tighten the screws.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  12. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
  13. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  14. After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in (P) Park or (N) Neutral. Using the scan tool, monitor the TR Sw. to verify the selected position matches the scan tool. Move the selector through all positions. If the engine starts in any other position, readjust the switch.

Installation Procedure

(USING NEW SWITCH)

  1. Make sure the transaxle manual shaft is in (N) Neutral position.

    2. Object Number: 945332 Size: SH
  2. Align the flats on the transaxle shift shaft with the flats on the transaxle range switch and install the switch.
  3. Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle range switch bolts to 11 N·m (8 lb ft).


    Object Number: 945283 Size: SH
  4. Install the transaxle range switch lever and nut.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle range switch lever nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  5. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connectors.

    6. Object Number: 945270 Size: SH
  6. Install the control cable assembly to the transaxle range switch lever.

    7. Object Number: 951487 Size: SH
  7. Install the battery tray bracket.
  8. Position the battery tray bracket and tighten the screws.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  9. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
  10. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  11. Insert the battery and tighten the battery hold-down screw.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the battery hold-down screw to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  12. After adjusting the switch, verify the engine only starts in (P) Park or (N) Neutral. Using the scan tool, monitor the TR Sw. to verify the selected position matches the scan tool. Move the selector through all positions. If the engine starts in any other position, readjust the switch.