Park/Neutral Position Switch: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota RAV4, 2002 Toyota RAV4, 2002 Toyota Highlander, 2001 Toyota RAV4, and 2001 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install switch on control shaft. Loosely install PNP switch adjusting bolts. Install seal and lock washer. Install lock nut and tighten to 61 INCH lbs. (6.9 N.m). Bend tabs on lock washer over against lock nut.
- Ensure parking brake is applied. Temporarily install manual lever on control shaft. Turn lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches. Remove manual lever. Rotate switch and align reference mark on switch with groove. See Fig 1. Hold switch in this position. Tighten adjusting bolts to 48 INCH lbs. (5.4 N.m). Stake lock tab onto nut. Install manual lever, washer and nut. Tighten nut to 61 INCH lbs. (6.9 N.m). Install shift control cable and nut. Tighten nut to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). Connect PNP switch connector.