Grand AM L4-138 2.3L VIN A MFI (1992)
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system as described in BODY ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND
ENTERTAINMENT/PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING prior to
working on or near the steering column.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Disconnect shift cable from transaxle.
3.
Disconnect electrical connector from switch.
4.
Remove two switch mounting bolts and the switch.
5.
Align flats on switch with flats on transaxle shaft and push switch over shaft and fully seat on transaxle.
6.
Install and torque switch mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs. If switch was rotated and the pin broken, the switch will be automatically reset to the
neutral position as follows:
a. Place transaxle shaft in neutral position.
b. Install switch on transaxle as outlined previously and loosely install mounting bolts.
c. Insert a 3/32 inch gauge pin into service adjustment hole of switch.
d. Rotate switch until pin drops in detent.
e. Torque mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
f.
Rearm airbag system as described under BODY ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ENTERTAINMENT/PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIR
BAG/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
