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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 15 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ON-VEHICLE SERVICE))PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (ATM)ADJUSTMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly (ATM): Adjustment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
1. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in N or P position and it does not start in the other position.
3. Check that the back-up light comes on and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in R position and these do not function in the other positions.
If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.
ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
1. Loosen the 2 bolts of park/ neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the N position.
2. Align the groove and neutral basic line.
  
  Fig 1: Aligning Groove And Neutral Basic Line
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3. Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
  1. Torque:
  2. A246E: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
  3. U341F: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
4. After adjustment, perform the inspection described in step 1.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.