OEM 2004 Toyota Matrix Neutral Safety Switch

2004 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace a Neutral Safety Switch on 2004 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The first step for replacing either the Transmission Position Switch/Sensor involves removing all four bolts from the battery and carrier system. First disconnect the floor shift cable transmission control shift through the process of removing its control shaft lever nut then unconnecting the control cable. The installation of the Transmission Position Switch/Sensor for A246E/U341F requires simultaneous removal of the clip followed by disconnecting the control cable from its bracket. After disconnecting the park/neutral position switch connector you must remove the nut and washer along with the control shaft lever to pry out the lock plate before removing the manual valve shaft nut and finally pulling out the switch by removing two bolts. When performing the installation of A246E's park/neutral position switch assembly users should first attach the switch to the manual valve shaft before installing two temporary bolts during the process which must be followed by adding a new lock plate and tightening the nut to 5.5 Nm torque (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.). Secure the temporary control shaft lever while turning it counterclockwise until it stops, then clockwise 2 notches before removing the lever. Position the switch using the neutral basic line and tighten its 2 bolts to 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.). Install the control shaft lever with washer along with the nut while tightening to 12.5 Nm (127 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) before you attach the park/neutral position switch connector. Install the control shaft lever and washer along with the nut on U341F devices by tightening all components to 12.7 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). Next install the floor shift cable transmission control shift through the process of installing the control cable on the control shaft lever with a nut then fixing the cable onto the bracket for A246E/U341F by making sure it is correctly placed. Install 4 bolts on the battery carrier then tighten them to 13 Nm (132 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.) after which adjust shift lever position before inspecting both the shift lever position and park/neutral position switch assembly.