Park/Neutral Position Switch: Installation
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- Using NEW lock plate, install PNP switch on transaxle. Install and tighten PNP switch retaining nut and PNP switch retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Bend over tab on lock plate against PNP switch retaining nut to lock in place.
- Reinstall control lever, washer and nut on PNP switch. See Fig 1. Tighten nut for control lever to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Reconnect shift cable on control lever.
- Check that engine starts only with shift lever in Park and Neutral. If PNP switch adjustment is required, go to next step.
- Ensure parking brake is applied. Place shift lever in Neutral. It may be necessary to remove control lever for access to PNP switch retaining bolts. Loosen PNP switch retaining bolts.
- Rotate PNP switch so neutral base line aligns with the groove. See Fig 1-Fig 4 . Tighten PNP switch retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Ensure continuity exists between specified terminals on PNP switch in relation to shift lever position. See ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 4-CYLINDER article.
- Reinstall electrical connector.
Fig 2: Adjusting Park/Neutral Position Switch (Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix & RAV4)
- Using NEW lock plate, install PNP switch on transmission.
- Install and tighten PNP switch retaining nut and PNP switch retaining bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bend over tab on lock plate against PNP switching retaining nut.
- Using NEW "O" ring, install transmission oil cooler line elbow (if removed) and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install transmission oil cooler line (if removed) and tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Check that engine starts only with shift lever in Park and Neutral. If PNP switch adjustment is required, go to next step.
- Ensure parking brake is applied. Place shift lever in Neutral. Loosen PNP switch retaining bolt. Rotate PNP switch so neutral base line aligns with the groove. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Tighten PNP switch retaining bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Ensure continuity exists between specified terminals on PNP switch in relation to shift lever position. See ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 4-CYLINDER article.
- Reinstall electrical connector.