Park/Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch Replacement. Buick Roadmaster 1996

For 1990-2009 cars

## Park/Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch Replacement Column Shift

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.
2. If the vehicle is a Buick, then remove the instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switch.
4. Place the shift lever in neutral.
5. Remove the switch from the steering column. Use a screwdriver in order to carefully pry the switch tangs from rectangular holes in the steering column jacket.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the switch to the steering column.

1.1. | Ensure that the shift lever is in neutral.

1.2. | Position the actuator on the switch about midway through its travel so the actuator will align with the hole in the shift tube.

1.3. | Position the connector (outboard) side of the switch to fit the switch into the cutout on the steering column jacket.

1.4. | Push down on the switch in order to fully seat the switch.

2. Connect the electrical connectors to the switch.
3. If the vehicle is a Buick, then install the instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
4. Adjust the switch by placing the shift lever in low gear, then back in PARK.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

## Park/Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch Replacement Floor Shift

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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2. Remove the shifter handle and the retainer.
3. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console in Instrument Panel and Gauges.
4. Disconnect the backup lamp/transmission position sensor switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the switch bolts/screws.
6. Remove the backup lamp/transmission position sensor switch.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the backup lamp/transmission position sensor switch.
2. Install the backup lamp/transmission position sensor switch bolts/screws.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).

3. Connect the backup lamp/transmission position sensor switch electrical connector.
4. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console in Instrument Panel and Gauges.
5. Install the shifter handle and the retainer.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.