Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
1. Remove front exhaust pipe and heat insulator.
2. Disconnect oil cooler pipe.
a. Remove the 3 oil cooler pipe clamps.
b. Disconnect the oil cooler pipe.
3. Remove elbow and O-ring.
4. Remove park/neutral position switch.
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Pry off the lock washer and remove the nut.
c. Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.
5. Install park/neutral position switch.
a. Install the park/neutral position switch and bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (48 inch lbs.)
b. Install a new lock plate and the nut.
Torque: 3.9 N.m (35 inch lbs.)
c. Take the nut with lock plate.
d. Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
e. Connect the connector.
6. Install elbow and new O-ring.
Torque: 34 N.m (260 inch lbs.)
7. Connect oil cooler pipes
a. Connect the oil cooler pipe.
Torque: 34 N.m (260 inch lbs.)
b. Install the 3 oil cooler pipe clamps.
8. Install front exhaust pipe and heat insulator.
