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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - 08/2016]
Title: U660F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH: REMOVAL; 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION ).

2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE BATTERY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; 2GR-FE (ENGINE CONTROL): THROTTLE BODY: REMOVAL+

5. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

(b) Remove the nut and separate the transmission control cable from the transmission control shaft lever.

6. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

(b) Remove the nut, the spring washer and the transmission control shaft lever.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and the park/neutral position switch.

NOTICE:

Before removing the park/neutral position switch, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the control shaft. Be sure to remove the switch straight along the shaft while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the shaft. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral position switch cannot be reinstalled correctly.