Park / Neutral Position Switch Installation

Install the park/neutral position switch assembly to the automatic transaxle.

Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

Replace the lock plate with a new one 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, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.

Remove the control shaft lever.

Align the groove with the neutral basic line.

Hold the switch in place 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 plate.

Install the control shaft lever with the nut and washer.

Torque:

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

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

Install the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.

Torque:

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

Install the transmission control cable assembly to the bracket with a new clip.

Loosen the bolts of the park/neutral position switch and move the shift lever to N.

Align the groove with the neutral basic line.

Hold the switch in place and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

After the adjustment, perform the switch operation check (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM00000191E03RX.html).

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

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

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

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

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

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