Adjustment [08/2013 - ]

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INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR POSITION

Apply the parking brake.
Chock all 4 wheels to secure the vehicle.
Turn the power switch on (READY).
Move the shift lever to D and release the brake.
NOTE:
Be sure to apply the parking brake and chock all 4 wheels to secure the vehicle.

Slowly move the shift lever to N and measure moving distance (A) of the shift lever from the original point to the gear disengagement point.

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Disengagement Point, N Position, R Position And D Position

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*a	Gear Disengagement Point
*b	N Position
*c	R Position
*d	D Position

NOTE:

Be sure to move the shift lever slowly.

Move the shift lever to R and release the brake.
NOTE:
Be sure to apply the parking brake and chock all 4 wheels to secure the vehicle.
Slowly move the shift lever to N and measure moving distance (B) of the shift lever from the original point to the vehicle disengagement point.
NOTE:
Be sure to move the shift lever slowly.
Check that moving distances (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are almost the same.
HINT:
- If moving distances (A) and (B) are almost the same, adjustment of the shift lever position is not necessary.
- If moving distance (A) is shorter than (B), perform adjustment of the shift lever position [*1].
- If moving distance (B) is shorter than (A), perform adjustment of the shift lever position [*2].

ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR POSITION
1. If moving distance (A) is shorter than (B) [*1]
  1. Move the shift lever to N.
  2. Loosen the 2 bolts.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever Position Sensor Bolts
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  3. Slightly turn the shift lever position sensor counterclockwise.
    
    Fig 3: Turning Shift Lever Position Sensor Counterclockwise
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    HINT:
    
    If the shift lever is moved from R to N, the moving distance of the shift lever from the original point to the gear disengagement point becomes longer.
  4. Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Position Sensor Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
  5. Recheck the shift lever position sensor.
2. If moving distance (B) is shorter than (A) [*2]
  1. Move the shift lever to N.
  2. Loosen the 2 bolts.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever Position Sensor Bolts
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  3. Slightly turn the shift lever position sensor clockwise.
    
    Fig 6: Turning Shift Lever Position Sensor Clockwise
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    HINT:
    
    If the shift lever is moved from D to N, the moving distance of the shift lever from the original point to the gear disengagement point becomes longer.
  4. Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lever Position Sensor Bolt Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    
    Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
  5. Recheck the shift lever position sensor.