Park / Neutral Position Switch Installation

Install the park/neutral position switch to the continuously variable transaxle.

Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

Install a new lock plate and the lock nut to the park/neutral position switch.

Torque:

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

Temporarily install the control shaft lever.

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

Remove the control shaft lever.

Align the protrusion with the neutral basic line.

Hold the switch in that position and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

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

Install the control shaft lever with the washer and nut.

Torque:

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

Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

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

Torque:

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

When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.

Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward after moving the shift lever from N to D and moves in reverse after moving the shift lever to R.
If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

Remove the rear console box sub-assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHJ00GX.html).

Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.

Slide the slider in the direction shown in the illustration and pull out the lock piece.

Gently pull the cable rod toward the rear of the vehicle by hand to pull the cable taut.

Press the lock piece into the adjuster case and lock it.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the lock piece is completely locked by the slider.

Inspect the operation of the shift lever (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000023CF01HX.html).

Install the rear console box sub-assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHG00HX.html).

Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

Check that the back-up light illuminates when the shift lever is in R, but does not function when the shift lever is in other positions.
If a malfunction or failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.

Install the under cover with the 6 screws and 10 clips.