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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 661 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IN VEHICLE SERVICE))PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (U241E)REPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly (U241E): 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.

REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
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 Transmission Control Cable Assembly
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3. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Control Cable From Control Cable Bracket
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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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2. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Nut, Washer And Control Shaft Lever
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3. Pry out the lock plate.
  
  Fig 5: Prying Out Lock Plate
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4. Remove the lock nut and lock plate.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Lock Nut And Lock Plate
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5. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
  
  Fig 7: Pulling Out Park/Neutral Position Switch
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INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
2. Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly
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3. Place a new 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 9: Installing New Lock Plate And Nut
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5. Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
6. Remove the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 10: Turning Lever Counterclockwise Until It Stops
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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 11: Aligning Groove With Neutral Basic Line
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9. Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.
  
  Fig 12: Staking Nut With Lock Plate
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10. Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
  Torque: 12.7 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 13: Installing Control Shaft Lever, Washer And Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
11. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 14: Connecting Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the control cable and a new clip to the bracket.
  
  Fig 15: Installing Control Cable And A New Clip To Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
  
  Fig 16: Installing Control Cable
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1:
(See "Engine Mechanical (2AZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )

(See "Engine Mechanical (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE)", REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL BATTERY