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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 661 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IN VEHICLE SERVICE))PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (U151E)REPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly (U151E): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE BATTERY 
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1 
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET 
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 1 
  6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  8. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
    2. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Control Cable From Control Shaft Lever
      G02889917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
      Fig 2: Removing Clip And Disconnect Control Cable From Control Cable Bracket
      G02889918Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    2. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
      Fig 3: Removing Nut Washer And Control Shaft Lever
      G02889919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pry out the lock plate.
      Fig 4: Prying Out Lock Plate
      G02889920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the lock nut and lock plate.
      Fig 5: Removing Lock Nut And Lock Plate
      G02889921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
      Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Pull Out Park/Neutral Position Switch
      G02889922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
    2. Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
    3. Place the lock plate and tighten the nut.

      Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf) 

    4. Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
      Fig 7: Installing Park/Neutral Position Switch To Manual Valve Shaft
      G02889923Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
    6. Remove the control shaft lever.
      Fig 8: Turning Lever Counterclockwise Until It Stops
      G02889924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Align the groove with neutral basic line.
    8. Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.

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

      Fig 9: Aligning Groove With Neutral Basic Line
      G02889925Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.
      Fig 10: Staking Nut With Lock Plate
      G02889926Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.

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

    11. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 11: Installing Control Shaft Lever
      G02889927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
      Fig 12: Installing Control Cable To Control Shaft Lever
      G02889928Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the control cable and a new clip to the bracket.
      Fig 13: Installing Control Cable And A New Clip To Bracket
      G02889929Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  13. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  14. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (SEE  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  15. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  16. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  17. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 1 
  18. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET 
  19. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1 
  20. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
  21. INSTALL BATTERY 
RENDER: 1.0x

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