Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L SC (AJ27) (2001)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
Dual Linear Switch
Dual Linear Switch
Removal
1. Position the gear selector to 'N' to provide clearance for removing the console.
2. Disconnect the vehicle battery ground lead.
3. Remove the J-gate surround.
4. Remove the console finisher veneer panel.
5. Remove the console assembly.
6. Detach the selector cable from the gear shift assembly.
Remove the nut which secures the inner cable to the shift lever.
Slacken the outer cable locknuts. Move the cable clear.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the linear switch.
8. Position the selector to 'P' to align the mechanism for installing the new linear switch.
9. Remove the linear switch.