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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 48 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONPARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCHREMOVAL
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Park/Neutral Position Switch: Removal
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe and allow the LH muffler assembly to hang down out of the way. Shift the transmission into Neutral. Remove the nuts retaining the transmission shift control cable bracket to the transmission. See Fig 1 .
- CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip from the transmission shift lever stud. See Figure . Reposition the transmission shift cable and bracket. Disconnect the Park/Neutral position switch electrical connectors. See Fig 2 .
- Using a wrench on the transmission manual shaft wrench flats (in order to keep the shaft from turning), remove the range selector (shift) lever retaining nut.
- Remove the range selector (shift) lever. See Fig 3 . Check that the transmission is still in Neutral. Remove the Park/Neutral position switch mounting bolts. Slide the switch off of the manual shaft. See Fig 4 .
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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.