Genuine Saturn Vue Neutral Safety Switch

Saturn Vue Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Switch,Manual Transmission Clutch Start
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  Q: How to identify and remove the Neutral Safety Switch for different transaxles on Saturn Vue?

  A:

  For transaxle identification, consult the "Vehicle Identification Numbers" section. The Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch is sometimes referred to as such. To remove the switch, first place the shift lever in NEUTRAL. For the VT25-E transaxle, remove the battery and battery tray, pry the shift cable off the ballstud on the transaxle range switch using two screwdrivers, disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the control lever nut and lever, and then remove the two bolts to lift off the switch. For the AF33-5 transaxle, follow similar steps, ensuring to disconnect the electrical connector by pulling out the safety clip and releasing the retainer, then remove the shaft nut and washers while holding the lever with a wrench. For the 4T45-E transaxle, remove the battery and tray, disconnect the shift cable, squeeze the tabs on the cable sheath, remove the control lever nut and lever, disconnect the electrical connector, and lift off the switch. For the 5-AT transaxle, loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle, remove the left front wheel and inner fender splash shield, detach the cover from the transmission range switch, disconnect the wiring, remove the control lever nut and lever, bend the tabs of the lockwasher down, and lift off the switch. For installation of the VT25-E transaxle, ensure the transaxle is in Neutral, align the new switch with the shaft, install it while leaving the fasteners snug until verifying the engine starts only in Park and Neutral, then tighten the switch screws. For the AF33-5 transaxle, install the switch and hand-tighten the fasteners, ensuring the control shaft lever is in Neutral, and verify the engine starts only in Park and Neutral before tightening the screws. For the 4145-E transaxles, ensure both the transaxle and switch are in Neutral, align the new switch, and follow similar steps for verification and tightening. For the 5-AT transaxles, ensure both are in Neutral, snug the fasteners, align the lockwasher, install and tighten the shaft nut, and verify the engine starts only in Park or Neutral.