Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
1. When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Move the shift lever to N.

Remove the nut and separate the transmission control cable from the transmission control shaft lever.

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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

Remove the nut, the spring washer and the transmission control shaft lever.

Remove the 2 bolts and the park/neutral position switch.

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.