I pulled the switch, removed the black lever, and reinsterted it to match the position of the old one. After reinstalling I still do not have normal start in Neutral, and was worried until I read this:
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Originally Posted by Arthur Dalton
A test for N adjustment is to hold the key in START position with left hand and move the shifter on each side of N..if it works off N center ,than the adjustment is likely just off a bit.. ..
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I tried it, and the car started in Neutral, so it appears to be an alignment issue, which I may or may not correct.
Overall, this was not nearly as difficult a repair as I thought it would be. Start to finish required about 30-35 minutes. The key is small tools -- a 1/4" ratchet is essential, with a 2"-3" extension for removing the linkage bolt. All bolts are 10mm.
For easier removal/replacement of the switch's top bolt, the shifter should be in Neutral. For easier removal/replacement of the linkage bolt, the shifter should be in Park.