OEM 2004 Scion xA Neutral Safety Switch

2004 Scion xA Neutral Safety Switch Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Park/Neutral Safety Switch Assy (ATM) on 2004 Scion xA?

  A: The first step to replace the park/neutral position switch assy (ATM) involves removing the battery. The transmission control cable assembly must be separated through removal of the nut which detaches the control cable from the control shaft lever and the clip which disconnects the cable from the control cable bracket. To begin replacement remove the park/neutral position switch assembly connector before taking out the nut while removing the washer and control shaft lever. After that disconnect the manual valve shaft lock plate then unscrew the manual valve shaft nut. You need to unfasten the two bolts before extracting the park/neutral position switch assembly from its position. When installing the park/neutral position switch assembly onto the manual valve shaft users should place it first then add a new lock plate before torquing the manual valve shaft nut to 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.). First properly install the two bolts along with the control shaft lever by counterclockwise rotation until it stops then clockwise two notches before removing it temporarily. Use the neutral basic line to position the groove before tightening the two bolts to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs) while holding the switch in place. Begin the installation by using a screwdriver on the nut combined with the lock plate before installing all components including the washer, control shaft lever and nut with a torque setting at 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). The finishing steps include attaching the connector to the park/neutral position switch assembly followed by cable installation to the control shaft lever through the nut which leads to installation of the control cable to the bracket with a new clip. The technician performs a shift lever position check and verifies the park/neutral position switch assembly.