OEM 2007 Toyota RAV4 Neutral Safety Switch

2007 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the PARK/NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH on 2007 Toyota RAV4?

  A: You should start PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH repair and servicing with an on-vehicle inspection that includes applying the parking brake and turning the ignition switch on (IG). Test that the brake pedal activates engine starting in N or P positions and check the reverse warning buzzer and Back Up light in R. Nothing should operate in any other shift lever positions. Begin the removal process by disconnecting the negative battery terminal cable then wait 90 seconds to protect Air Bags along with seat belt pretensioners. To start the procedure begin by unscrewing the battery nut before taking out the bolt and battery clamp followed by the battery equipment and battery tray and finishing with the removal of 4 battery carrier bolts and 2 battery bracket reinforcement bolts. Begin by disconnecting the switch connector followed by separation of the control cable from the control shaft lever. After this move the nut together with control cable before proceeding to take out all components including control shaft lever and nut and washer. Start by using a screwdriver to detach the lock plate, then take out the nut followed by the lock plate while removing the 2 switch bolts to separate the switch unit. The PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH should be checked using resistance measurements across each of its positions. The procedure for switch adjustment starts with loosening both bolts on the switch while positioning the shift lever at N to align grooves with basic lines before anchoring the switch and securing bolts at 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.). Follow the adjustment procedure by repeating the inspection check.