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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Park/Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch Adjustment

Important: 

   • The following procedure is for vehicles that have not had the switch removed or replaced. If the switch has been removed or replaced, refer to Park/Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch Replacement for the proper adjustment procedure.
   • Apply the parking brake.
   • The engine must start in the P (PARK) or N (NEUTRAL) positions only.
   • Check the switch for proper operation. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:

  1. Place the transmission range selector in the N (NEUTRAL) position.
  2. With an assistant in the drivers seat, raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Loosen the park/neutral position switch mounting bolts.
  4. With the vehicle in the N (NEUTRAL) position, rotate the switch while the assistant attempts to start the engine.
  5. Following a successful start, turn the engine OFF.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Tighten the bolts securing the park/neutral back up switch to the transmission.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the park/neutral back up switch bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Check the switch for proper operation. The engine must start in the P (PARK) or N (NEUTRAL) positions only.
  9. Replace the park/neutral position switch if proper operation can not be achieved. Refer to Park/Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch Replacement .