Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Removal

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual / Drivetrain / U881f (automatic Transmission / Transaxle) / Park / Neutral Position Switch / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during park/neutral position switch assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
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Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Lane Control System
		Pre-collision System
		Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*1
		Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)
		Parking Assist Monitor System
		Panoramic View Monitor System
	Initialize back door lock	Power Door Lock Control System
	Reset back door close position	Power Back Door System (w/ Outside Door Control Switch)

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. SECURE VEHICLE

(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

CAUTION:

Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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4. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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6. REMOVE BATTERY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to open the battery terminal cap.

(b) Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.

(d) Remove the battery insulator.

(e) Remove the battery and battery tray.

(f) Remove the battery clamp bolt from the battery carrier sub-assembly.

7. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

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

8. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Remove the nut and transmission control shaft lever from the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly.

(c) Using a screwdriver, bend back the tabs of the lock plate and remove the lock nut and lock plate from the park/neutral position switch assembly.

(d) Remove the 2 bolts and park/neutral position switch assembly from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. SECURE VEHICLE (a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel. CAUTION: Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedu ...

Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below when the transmission control shaft lever is moved to e ...

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On-vehicle Inspection

Inspection

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