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Shift Lever Position Sensor: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH 
    1. Install the park/neutral position switch to the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly.
    2. Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
      Fig 1: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolts
      GTY134845Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Fully tighten the bolts with the neutral alignment mark line aligned with the groove. [*1]

    3. Install a new lock washer and the nut.
      Fig 2: Locating Lock Washer And Nut
      GTY131629Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 6.9 N*m (70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf) 

    4. Temporarily install the control shaft lever with the nut.
      Fig 3: Locating Washer And Transmission Control Shaft Lever Nut
      GTY110110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Bend the tabs of the lock washer before fully tightening the nut. [*2]

    5. Turn the control shaft lever counterclockwise until it stops. Next, turn the control shaft lever clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.
      Fig 4: Turning Control Shaft Lever Counterclockwise
      GTY110112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the nut and transmission control shaft lever.
      Fig 5: Locating Washer And Transmission Control Shaft Lever Nut
      GTY110110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Align the neutral alignment mark line with the switch groove, and tighten the 2 adjusting bolts. [*1]
      Fig 6: Locating Shift Lever Position Sensor Bolts With Neutral Alignment Mark And Groove
      GTY112226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

    8. Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock washer.
      Fig 7: Bending Tabs Of Lock Washer
      GTY110111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the nut is held firmly.

    9. Install the transmission control shaft lever with the nut. [*2]
      Fig 8: Locating Washer And Transmission Control Shaft Lever Nut
      GTY110110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

    10. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 9: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
      GTY110109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Move the shift lever to the N position and tighten the nut while lightly pushing the lever toward the R position.
      Fig 10: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Nut
      GTY110107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not push the shift lever too hard.

  3. INSTALL OIL COOLER TUBE 
    1. Install the oil cooler tube with the 3 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 11: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Bolts
      GTY110113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  5. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  See step  1
  6. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH POSITION  See step  3
  7. ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH POSITION  See step  4
  8. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER OPERATION  See step  2
  9. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 86
  10. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER CENTER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 87
  11. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 15
  12. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire) 
  13. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 16
  14. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17