OEM 2004 Toyota Solara Neutral Safety Switch

2004 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the PARK/NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ASSY (ATM) on 2004 Toyota Solara?

  A: The replacement of the PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSY (ATM) begins with removal of essential components such as battery followed by engine cover sub-assy No.1, air cleaner assy, air cleaner hose No.1, intake air resonator sub-assy, and finally engine under cover LH. Disconnection of the floor shift cable transmission control shift happens by removing the nut from the control shaft lever, disconnecting the control cable from the control shaft lever and park/neutral position switch connector and by removing the clip from the control cable bracket. Begin the park/neutral position switch assy removal procedure by uninstalling the nut, washer and control shaft lever. Then pry up the lock plate, remove the lock nut and lock plate before pulling out the switch when all 2 bolts are removed. When installing the new park/neutral position switch assy begin by connecting it to the manual valve shaft then fasten the 2 bolts even if just temporary before placing a new lock plate and tightening the nut toreach 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.). The temporary installation of the control shaft lever should begin with a counterclockwise rotation until it reaches its stopping point followed by clockwise movement of 2 notches before the lever removal. Place the switch into position so its groove matches the neutral basic line while securing the 2 bolts to 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.). Install the control shaft lever after placing the washer on top followed by the nut and attain a torque reading of 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). Connect the park/neutral position switch connector followed by attaching the control cable to the control shaft lever along with the necessary nut that should be tightened to achieve 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.) torque. The control cable also needs a new clip to attach to the bracket. Engine under cover LH and intake air resonator sub-assy replacement must be combined with the installation of air cleaner hose No.1 and air cleaner assy and engine cover sub-assy No.1 and battery before completing the process by adjusting shift lever position and inspecting the park/neutral position switch assy along with initialization steps.