OEM Chevrolet HHR Neutral Safety Switch

Chevrolet HHR Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Neutral Safety Switch, Green Line
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  Q: How to replace the Neutral Safety Switch on Chevrolet HHR?

  A: Start by engaging the parking brake and placing the control assembly in neutral position and the transaxle manual shaft in neutral before replacing the park/neutral position switch. Begin by disconnecting the electrical connector of the transaxle range switch followed by removing both the transaxle range switch lever nut and the lever. The shift control cable needs to be detached from the transaxle range switch lever. You need to remove the transaxle range switch bolts before extracting the switch itself. To install the original switch begin by placing the transaxle manual shaft in neutral and then match the shift shaft's flat surfaces with the transaxle range switch flats. Secure the transaxle range switch bolts loosely before inserting the j 41545 (Park/Neutral Switch Aligner) as shown and rotating the switch until the tool drops into position. During installation secure the transaxle range switch bolts at 20 n.m (15 lb ft) torque before removing the alignment tool. Reinstall the transaxle range switch lever with nut retention set at 35 n.m (26 lb ft). Validate that the engine begins only when placed in the park or neutral gear positions following switch adjustment. The adjustment process requires a recheck of the starting positions to ensure the motor only starts when in park or neutral. If any other position allows starting then redo the adjustment. Connect the transaxle range switch electrical connector while installing the shift control cable onto the transaxle range switch lever for correct operation. During new switch setup follow the same initial process of placing the transaxle manual shaft into neutral and aligning flats before installing the switch using 20 n.m (15 lb ft) torque. Tighten the retaining nut to 35 n.m (26 lb ft) and add the transaxle range switch lever with nut before plugging the electrical connector into place, completing the installation by attaching the shift control cable to the lever for verification of proper operation.