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2012 Toyota Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Installation
U250E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH: INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft.
(b) Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
(c) Install a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque : 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 in-lbf)
(d) Temporarily install the control shaft lever.
(e) Turn the lever counterclockwise until it stops, then turn it clockwise 2 notches.
(f) Remove the control shaft lever.
(g) Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
(h) Hold the switch in this position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque : 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
(i) Using a screwdriver, stake the nut with the lock plate.
(j) Install the control shaft lever with the washer and nut.
Torque : 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
(k) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the transmission control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
(b) Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque : 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
3. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER Installation
4. INSTALL BATTERY Installation
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Installation
6. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION Adjustments
7. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION Adjustments
8. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
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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.