Park / Neutral Position Switch Installation

Install the switch to the manual valve shaft.

Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

Install a new lock washer and tighten 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 with neutral basic line.

Hold the switch 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:

15 N*m{153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}

Connect the switch connector.

Install the battery bracket reinforcement with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Install the battery carrier with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Install the battery tray.

Install the battery with the battery clamp.

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf} for bolt

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf} for nut

Adjust the shift lever position (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SUE00UX.html).

Inspect the switch (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001SST019X.html).