OEM 2002 Toyota Camry Neutral Safety Switch

2002 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace a Neutral Safety Switch on 2002 Toyota Camry?

  A: The first step to replace the Transmission Position Switch/Sensor is disconnecting the battery and removing engine cover sub-assy No 1 together with air cleaner assembly, air cleaner hose No 1, intake air resonator sub-assy, and engine under cover LH. Start by disconnecting the Transmission Control Cable Assay by untightening the nut at the control shaft lever and removing the control cable and clip that connect the cable to its bracket. Detaching the park/neutral position switch connector and then removing the nut and washer while disconnecting the control shaft lever leads to prying out the lock plate before removing the lock nut and lock plate along with two bolts to complete its removal. To install the park/neutral position switch you should start by attaching it to the manual valve shaft then installing the two bolts before placing a new lock plate and torquing the nut to 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.). First install the control shaft lever temporarily and turn it counterclockwise to the stop point followed by turning it clockwise two notches before removing the lever. Align the groove with the neutral basic line and hold the switch in position before tightening the two bolts to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.). Use a screwdriver to stake the nut with the lock plate before installing the control shaft lever as well as its washer and nut while tightening them to 12.7 Nm torque (130 kgf-cm/9 ft. lbs.). The transmission control cable installation requires you to first clamp the cable onto the lever with the nut while positioning the cable on the bracket with its new clip and connecting the park/neutral position switch connector. The technician must readjust the shift lever position followed by the park/neutral position switch assy before reinstalling engine under cover LH, intake air resonator sub-assy, air cleaner hose No. 1, air cleaner assy, engine cover sub-assy No. 1, and the battery.