Park / Neutral Position Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE BATTERY
1. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt and battery clamp.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove battery tray.
4. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the switch connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Switch Connector
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2. Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Nut
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3. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Nut And Washer
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4. Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
5. Remove the nut and lock plate.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Nut And Lock Plate
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6. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the switch.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Switch Bolts
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