RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
Removal
U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE BATTERY
(a) Loosen the nut and remove the bolt and battery clamp.
(b) Remove the battery.
(c) Remove battery tray.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.
3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the switch connector.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
(c) Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
(d) Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.