Park / Neutral Position Switch Installation

Install the park/neutral position switch assembly to the manual valve shaft.

Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

Install a new lock plate and the manual valve shaft nut.

Torque:

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

Temporarily install the control shaft lever.

Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, and then turn it clockwise 2 notches.

Remove the control shaft lever.

Align the groove and neutral basic line.

Hold the park/neutral position switch assembly in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock washer.

Install the control shaft lever with the washer and nut.

Torque:

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

Connect the shift control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.

Torque:

12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connector to the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Install the bracket reinforcement with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the front battery bracket with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.

Attach the hook of the battery clamp to the front battery bracket.

Temporarily tighten the nut and install the bolt.

Adjust the battery clamp position.

Fully tighten the nut and bolt.

Torque:

Bolt:

17 N*m{170 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf}

Nut:

4.9 N*m{50 kgf*cm, 43 in.*lbf}

Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.

Adjust the shift lever position (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUE00VX.html).

Inspect the switch (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SST018X.html).