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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 910 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (ATM))PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (ATM)REPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly (ATM): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1
REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT
1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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2. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Control Shaft Lever Nut
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3. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
4. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Clip & Disconnecting Control Cable
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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
1. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Nut, Washer & Control Shaft Lever
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2. Pry up the lock plate.
  
  Fig 5: Prying Up Lock Plate
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3. Remove the lock nut and lock plate.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Lock Nut & Lock Plate
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4. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Bolts & Pulling Out Park/Neutral Position Switch
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INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
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 Bolts
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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)
  
  Fig 9: Tightening New Lock Plate
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4. Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
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
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7. Align the groove with the 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: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 13: Installing Control Shaft Lever, Washer & Nut
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11. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 14: Connecting Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT
1. Connect the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
  Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 15: Connecting Control Cable To Control Shaft Lever With Nut
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2. Connect the control cable with a new clip to the bracket.
  
  Fig 16: Connecting Control Cable With New Clip
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INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE NO.1
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1
INSTALL BATTERY
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE INITIALIZATION )