Camry XLE Sedan 4-Door L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. Remove control shaft lever.
a. Remove the nut and control cable.
b. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
2. Disconnect park/neutral position switch connector.
3. Remove park/neutral position switch.
a. Pry off the lock washer and remove the nut.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch.
4. Install park/neutral position switch.
a. Install the park/neutral position switch with 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf/cm, 48 inch lbs.).
b. Install a new lock plate and the nut.
Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf/cm, 61 inch lbs.).
c. Stake the nut with the lock plate.
d. Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
5. Connect park/neutral position switch connector.
6. Install control shaft lever.
a. Install the control shaft lever, washer and nut.
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf/cm, 9 ft. lbs.).
b. Install the control cable and nut.
Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf/cm, 11 ft. lbs.).
