PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  3. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR BRACKET


    1. A01CBAK

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket from the outer cowl top panel.

  4. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CED5

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A01CC81 Protective Tape
    2. A01CCFB

      Disconnect the 2 clamps from the outer cowl top panel.

    3. Remove the 8 bolts.

    4. A01CDT7

      Remove the outer cowl top panel as shown in the illustration.

  5. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for ALPHARD)


    1. A01CDEV

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and radiator cover sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE RADIATOR COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for VELLFIRE)


    1. A01CEUO

      Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and radiator cover sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE BATTERY


    1. Disconnect the positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) terminal.

    2. A01CDEA

      Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.

    3. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt with the battery clamp.

    4. Remove the battery, battery insulator and battery tray.

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBVZE01

      Separate the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Separate the purge line hose.

    3. A01CAN5

      Separate the ventilation hose.

    4. Loosen the hose clamp and separate the air cleaner hose from the throttle body.

    5. A01CB66

      Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element.

    2. A01CFWV

      Disconnect the wire clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

  10. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER


    1. A01CF2G

      Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Remove the 5 bolts and battery carrier.

  11. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER SUPPORT


    1. A01CAMZ

      Remove the 2 bolts and battery carrier support.

  12. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. Support the oil pan with a jack, placing a wooden block between the oil pan and jack.

    2. A01CD38

      Remove the through bolt and nut, and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

    3. A01CALS

      Remove the bolt and clamp, and separate the wire harness protector from the wire harness bracket.

    4. A01CEEN

      Remove the bolt, 2 clamps and wire harness bracket from the engine mounting insulator LH.

    5. Tilt the automatic transaxle downward.

      Note

      Do not lower the automatic transaxle more than necessary.

    6. A01CBLC

      Remove the nut and engine mounting damper.

    7. Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH.

  13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. A01CC82E01

      Remove the bolt and engine wire bracket from the engine mounting bracket LH.

    2. Disconnect the clamp from the engine mounting bracket LH.

    3. Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH from the automatic transaxle assembly.

  14. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. A01CGHT

      Remove the clip from the transmission cable bracket.

    3. A01CCG3

      Remove the nut and transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.

    4. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector and clamp.

    5. A01CBOD

      Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever from the control shaft.

    6. A01CDMJ

      Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch from the control shaft.

      Note

      Before removing the park/neutral position switch, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the control shaft. Be sure to remove the switch straight along the shaft while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the shaft. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral position switch cannot be reinstalled correctly.