Park / Neutral Position Switch: Removal: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to PRECAUTION .
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
REMOVE BATTERY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Move the shift lever to N.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Cable & Nut
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2. Remove the nut and separate the transmission control cable from the transmission control shaft lever.
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Washer And Control Shaft Lever
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2. Remove the nut, the spring washer and the transmission control shaft lever.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and the park/neutral position switch.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Before removing the park/neutral position switch, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the control shaft. Be sure to remove the switch straight along the shaft while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the shaft. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral position switch cannot be reinstalled correctly.