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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2005TACOMA 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Using a screwdriver, unstake the lock washer.
b. Remove the nut, lock washer and grommet.
c. Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.
4. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Install the park/neutral position switch onto the manual valve lever shaft and provisionally tighten the adjusting bolt.
b. Install the grommet, a new lock washer and the nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
c. Install the manual valve lever shaft onto the groove and turn it 2 notches counterclockwise to the neutral position.
d. Align the neutral basic line with the switch groove and tighten the adjusting bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
e. Bend the tabs of the lock washer.
HINT: Bend at least 2 of the lock washer tabs.
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 inch lbs.)
7. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
8. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
9. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
10. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Using a screwdriver, unstake the lock washer.
b. Remove the nut, lock washer and grommet.
c. Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.
4. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
a. Install the park/neutral position switch onto the manual valve lever shaft and provisionally tighten the adjusting bolt.
b. Install the grommet, a new lock washer and the nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
c. Install the manual valve lever shaft onto the groove and turn it 2 notches counterclockwise to the neutral position.
d. Align the neutral basic line with the switch groove and tighten the adjusting bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
e. Bend the tabs of the lock washer.
HINT: Bend at least 2 of the lock washer tabs.
5. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 inch lbs.)
7. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
8. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY
9. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
10. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
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.