Park / Neutral Position Switch Installation

Install the park/neutral position switch to the automatic transmission.

Temporarily install the bolt.

Install a new lock washer with the nut.

Torque:

6.9 N*m{70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf}

Temporarily install the control shaft lever.

Turn the control shaft lever counterclockwise until it stops, and turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.

Remove the transmission control shaft lever.

Align the neutral basic line with the switch groove, and tighten the adjusting bolt.

Torque:

13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock washer.

Install the transmission control shaft lever RH with the nut.

Torque:

16 N*m{160 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf}

Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

Install the engine rear mounting member with the 4 nuts.

Torque:

13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}

Install the engine rear mounting member with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

26 N*m{265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}

Install the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.

Torque:

13 N*m{130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

Remove the nut and disconnect the shifting rod.

Turn the control shaft lever of the neutral start switch counterclockwise until it stops, and turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.

Move the shift lever to the N position and tighten the nut while lightly pushing the lever toward the R position.

NOTICE:

Do not push the shift lever too hard.

After adjustment, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly.

When shifting from the P to the R position with the engine switch on (IG) and brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into position.

Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position.
If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

Apply the parking brake and turn the engine switch on (IG).

Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the shift lever is set in the N or P position, but does not start in other positions.

Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds when the shift lever is set in the R position, but do not function in other positions.
If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.

Install the engine under cover air guide bracket with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

26 N*m{260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}