Sienna LE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH CONNECTOR
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
b. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
c. Pry off the lock plate and remove the nut.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch.
4. INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
a. Install the park/neutral position switch with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf.cm, 48 inch lbs.)
b. Install a new lock plate and nut.
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf.cm, 61 inch lbs.)
c. Bend the claws on the lock plate to fix the nut.
d. Install the control shaft lever.