OEM 2007 Toyota Matrix Neutral Safety Switch

2007 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the park/neutral safety switch on 2007 Toyota Matrix?

  A: Service and repair work on the park/neutral position switch starts with removing the battery and battery carrier through 4 bolts. Take the following steps to detach the transmission control cable assembly: unscrew the control shaft lever nut, disconnect the control cable from the lever, slid off its bracket connector and pull out the clip from the control cable. First disconnect the switch connector and remove its nut with washer. After that pry out the lock plate and take out the manual valve shaft nut to pull out the switch. Check the system operations with the parking brake engaged by turning on the ignition and verifying engine starts only in N and P modes but not others plus confirming Back Up light and reverse warning buzzer response while in R position. Examine the switch to identify faults when testing occurs. To set the switch adjust first loosen its 2 bolts, move the lever to the N position, match the groove with the neutral baseline, keep it stable while retightening bolts to 5.5 Nm (56 kgf/cm, 49 in. lbs.). Recheck the switch after completing the adjustment process. Secure the park/neutral position switch to the manual valve shaft then place two temporary bolts. Add a new lock plate followed by tightening the nut to 5.5 Nm. Turn the control shaft lever counterclockwise until it stops then clockwise 2 notches. Take out the lever and line up the groove with the neutral basic line. Hold the switch in place then tighten its bolts to 5.5 Nm (56 kgf/cm, 49 in. lbs.). Fasten the lock plate nut using a screwdriver before adding the control shaft lever components and tightening them to 13 Nm (130 kgf/cm, 9 ft. lbs.). Then connect the switch connector. Place the transmission control setup in position first by inserting the control cable through the control shaft lever nut then fastening the cable with its clip to the bracket when the cable fits perfectly. Fasten the battery holder back in place using the 4 bolts tightened to 13 Nm and reinstall the battery afterward. Verify that the shift lever aligns properly and check the park/neutral assembly function.