Chevrolet Repair: 04 impala neutral safety switch


Question
QUESTION: I am working on a 2004 Chevy Impala 3.4 engine automatic trans with the column shifter and am looking for the location of the neutral safety switch. I have been looking for parts and location with mixed and unconclusive results any help would be greatly appricated Thanks

ANSWER: I ERIC, WELL STOP LOOKING FOR THE NEUTRAL SAFTY SWITCH ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS NOT ONE..THIS SWITCH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION COVER...[[SIDE COVER]]..THIS SENDS  A SIGNAL TO THE BCM AND TO THE STARTER. IT IS NOT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANS ANYMORE..GET THIS PART AT YOUR CHEVY STORE..$65.00  HOPE THIS HELPS YOU AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU,,,TOM

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QUESTION: Is this something that can be replaced without much hassel or having to pull the transmission? Thanks again

Answer
HI ERIC, THIS WILL NEED A LIFT AND SIDE COVER OF THE TRANSMISSION WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED ALONG WITH THE TRANS MOUNT...THIS IS NOT SOMETHING YOU WANT TO DO IN YOUR GARAGE OR DRIVEWAY...
I DONT THINK.THE TRANS DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED FOR THIS JOB......GET THE NEW GM COMBO SWITCH AND GASKET FOR THE SIDE COVER AND A LITTLE OIL.. GOOD TO GO...GOOD LUCK TO YOU,,,TOM