OEM 2009 Toyota RAV4 Neutral Safety Switch

2009 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the Neutral Safety Switch from the U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE on 2009 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The removal of the Neutral Safety Switch from the U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE depends on first disconnecting the negative battery cable for at least ninety seconds to deactivate the Air Bags and seat belt pretensioner systems together with the removal of all related hardware and cables. Each step involves loosening the nut to proceed with bolt removal of the battery clamp before removing both the battery and battery tray. The removal process starts with taking out the 4 bolts supporting the battery carrier before addressing the 2 bolts of the battery bracket reinforcement. You must disconnect both PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY electrical connections before removing the bolt to detach the control cable from the control shaft lever. First disconnect the lock plate with a screwdriver while removing the nut and washer and control shaft lever. Safely remove the switch by disconnecting its two securing bolts.