Park / Neutral Position Switch Removal

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
U140F Automatic Transaxle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE BATTERY

  3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Park / Neutral Position Switch -- Removal



1. 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.


2. REMOVE BATTERY

  1. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt and battery clamp.

  1. Remove the battery.

  1. Remove battery tray.

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.



3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the switch connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.

  1. Remove the nut and lock plate.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the switch.