2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Park/Neutral Position Switch: Installation

  1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Move the shift lever to the N position.
    2. Align the protrusions of the park/neutral position switch.
      Fig 1: Identifying Protrusions Of Park/Neutral Position Switch
      G05249565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the park/neutral position switch to the control shaft with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Before installing the park/neutral position switch, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the control shaft. Be sure to install the switch straight along the shaft while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the shaft. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral switch cannot be reinstalled correctly.
      • After installing the park/neutral position switch, confirm that the 2 protrusions on the switch are aligned.
        Fig 2: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolts
        G04976661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the control shaft lever to the control shaft with the nut and washer.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    5. Connect the connector to the park/neutral position switch.
      Fig 3: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Nut And Washer
      G04976660Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the transmission control cable to the transmission control cable bracket with a new clip.
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Cable Bracket Clip
      G04976658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Locating Transmission Control Cable Nut
      G04976659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET 
    1. Install the air cleaner bracket with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 7.8 N*m (80 kgf*cm, 69 in.*lbf) 

    2. Install the wire harness clamp.
    Fig 6: Locating Air Cleaner Bracket Bolts
    G04976657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  11. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  12. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization procedure (See INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
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