OEM 2003 Toyota Camry Neutral Safety Switch

2003 Toyota Camry Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace a Neutral Safety Switch on 2003 Toyota Camry?

  A: Begin Transmission Position Switch/Sensor replacement by taking out the battery together with engine cover sub-assy No.1, air cleaner assy, air cleaner hose No.1 and intake air resonator sub-assy, and engine under cover LH. Disconnecting the transmission control cable assy requires removing its nut from the control shaft lever and removing it from the lever followed by disconnecting the cable from the lever and then finally removing the clip to release the cable from the bracket. The next procedure is to disassemble the park/neutral position switch assy by disconnecting its connector followed by removing the nut as well as the washer while also removing the control shaft lever and then prying out the lock plate and taking off the lock nut and lock plate before removing the two bolts so you can pull out the switch. To accomplish the installation process first set the park/neutral position switch on the manual valve shaft with two temporary bolts followed by adding a new lock plate then tight the nut to 6.9 Nm or 70 kgf-cm or 61 inch lbs. Install the control shaft lever temporarily and rotate it counterclockwise to the stop then clockwise two notches before removing the lever to align the groove with the neutral basic line before securing the two bolts with 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs) torque while holding the switch in position. First stake the lock plate nut using a screwdriver and then add the control shaft lever along with washer and nut. Finally, apply torque to 12.7 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). The transmission control cable assembly goes in by first connecting the cable to the control shaft lever using the nut followed by attaching the cable along with new clip to the bracket and then connecting the park/neutral position switch connector. After adjusting the shift lever position and inspecting the park/neutral position switch assembly the technicians will put back the engine under cover LH and intake air resonator sub-assy, air cleaner hose No.1, air cleaner assy, engine cover sub-assy No.1 and battery.