Park / Neutral Position Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
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2. Remove the nut and transmission control shaft lever RH.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH
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3. Using a screwdriver, pry out the lock washer.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Tabs Of Lock Washer
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4. Remove the lock nut and lock washer.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lock Washer And Nut
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5. Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Bolt
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