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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMNEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Service and Repair
Fig. 5 Neutral Safety Switch:
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Shift gear selector to neutral.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors, then remove linkage retaining nut.
5. Disconnect cable and lever.
6. Remove neutral safety switch, Fig. 5.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure transaxle is in neutral.
b. New switches are pre-aligned to the neutral position.
c. If adjustments need to made to an existing switch, Refer to Adjustment.
d. Torque switch bolts to 18 ft. lbs.
e. Torque linkage retaining nut to 15 ft. lbs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.