Corolla LE Sedan L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (1999)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE LH ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT SHIFT CABLE FROM CONTROL SHIFT LEVER
3. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
4. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
a. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
b. Pry out the lock washer and remove the manual valve shaft nut.
c. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
5. INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
a. Install the park/neutral position switch with 2 bolts to the control valve shaft.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
b. Install a new lock plate and tighten the nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)
c. Stake the nut with lock plate.
d. Install the control shift lever, washer and nut.
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
6. CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
7. CONNECT SHIFT CABLE TO CONTROL SHIFT LEVER
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
8. CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OPERATION
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but not in other positions.
If not as started above, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle; Testing and Inspection; Procedures Troubleshooting.
9. INSTALL LH ENGINE UNDER COVER
10. TEST DRIVE VEHICLE