Park/Neutral Position Switch ASSY (U151E): Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 1
REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY
1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
2. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Nut From Control Shaft Lever
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3. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Control Cable From Control Cable Bracket
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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
2. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Nut, Washer And Control Shaft Lever
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3. Pry out lock plate.
  
  Fig 4: Prying Out Lock Plate
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4. Remove the lock nut and lock plate.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Lock Nut And Lock Plate
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5. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Pulling Out Park/Neutral Position Switch
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INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
1. Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
2. Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
3. Place the lock plate and tighten the nut.
  Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in. lbf)
4. Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Park/Neutral Position Switch
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5. Turn the lever counter clockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
6. Remove the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 8: Turning Lever Counter Clockwise And Clockwise
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7. Align the groove with neutral basic line.
8. Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in. lbf)
  
  Fig 9: Aligning Groove With Neutral Basic Line
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9. Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.
  
  Fig 10: Staking Nut With Lock Plate
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10. Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
  Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
11. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 11: Installing Control Shaft Lever, Washer And Nut
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CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY
1. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
  
  Fig 12: Installing Control Cable To Control Shaft Lever With Nut
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2. Install the control cable and a new clip to the bracket.
  
  Fig 13: Installing Control Cable And New Clip To Bracket
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ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
INSTALL AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 1
INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET
INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY
INSTALL BATTERY