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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1996SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMNEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
1996 Saturn SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Service and Repair
Neutral Safety/Selector Switch:
Neutral Safety Switch Adjustments:
REPLACE
1. Remove air filter box, then lift resonator upward to disengage from support bracket.
2. Remove air induction tube.
3. Disconnect gear selector switch electrical connector.
4. Disconnect control lever shift cable.
5. Remove control lever shaft attaching nut, then remove manual lever, noting lever position, Fig. 1.
6. Remove two selector switch to transaxle case attaching bolts, then remove switch.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque manual lever to control shaft attaching nut to 9 ft. lbs.
b. Adjust switch, place transaxle in D4 position, then using a suitable ohmmeter, check for continuity across terminals, Fig. 2, if continuity is not indicated, rotate switch until continuity is present.
c. Torque switch to case bolts to 11.8 ft. lbs.
d. Torque air induction tube to 15 inch lbs.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.