remove the level from top of the neutral safety switch?

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003EVEREST
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Could you guide me how can I remove the level (that connect to the rod) from top of the neutral safety switch of my 2000 Saab 95? I tried after remove 13mm nut that hold this level but unable to separate from body of neutral safety switch.

Neutral safety switch is bad and need to be replace. I was so close to remove the NSS except the level that connect to the gear selecting rod. I wasn't sure should I put the gear position to "N" instead "1" or do I need special tool (which no one mentioned) or simply force out?
Jan 10, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Place in Neutral lever pops off not easy to do try needle nose pliers placed under snap connector pry up
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Jan 10, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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003EVEREST
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Not the cable adjuster clip, level that top of the neutral safety switch (under the 13mm nut).
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Jan 12, 2012 at 6:40 AM
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MNTHNY4
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place gear shifter on 1 gear to pull 13mm nut ,now spray WD40 and rock side to side to loosen ,it may be a bit difficult without a small two claw pulley puller ,but rocking it side to side works too,when fitting new place shifter in park position to tighten 13mm nut .good luck.
Jan 17, 2012 at 1:21 PM