OEM 2005 Toyota Matrix Neutral Safety Switch

2005 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the PARK/NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLY (ATM) on 2005 Toyota Matrix?

  A: A replacement of the PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (ATM) begins with removing the battery and battery carrier using the 4 bolts. After disconnecting the transmission control cable assembly begin by taking off the nut from the control shaft lever then separate the control cable from the lever before extracting the clip that secures the cable to the bracket. Retrieve the park/neutral position switch assembly by disconnecting the switch connector and removing the nut for the washer and lever and control shaft and vacuuming out the lock plate and unthreading the manual valve shaft before releasing the switch. Installation of A246E requires attaching the switch to the manual valve shaft followed by placing temporary bolts and a new lock plate before tightening the nut to 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs). Set the control shaft lever at its stop point and rotate it two slots clockwise before removing the lever. Adjust the groove to match the neutral basic line and fix the switch position by tightening the 2 bolts to 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.). Instal the control shaft lever with a washer followed by the nut then tighten it to 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) before attaching the switch connector. For U341F use the same procedure as before yet tighten the lock plate nut to 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.) alongside the bolts at 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.). To install the control cable on the control shaft lever use the nut followed by fixing the cable into position on the bracket with its clip while ensuring proper insertion. Screw in the battery carrier with its 4 bolts while tightening them to 13 Nm (132 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.) followed by the battery replacement. The last step requires checking the shift lever position and inspecting the park/neutral position switch assembly.