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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMNEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIRINSTALLATION
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Installation
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Installation
U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH:
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Move the shift lever to N.
(b) Align the protrusions of the park/neutral position switch.
(c) Install the park/neutral position switch to the control shaft with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
- Before installing the park/neutral position switch, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the control shaft. Be sure to install 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 switch cannot be reinstalled correctly.
- After installing the park/neutral position switch, confirm that the 2 protrusions on the switch are aligned.
(d) Install the control shaft lever to the control shaft with the nut and washer.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
(e) Connect the connector to the park/neutral position switch.
(f) Connect the transmission control cable to the transmission control cable bracket with a new clip.
(g) Connect the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET
(a) Install the air cleaner bracket with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 in-lbf)
(b) Install the wire harness clamp.
3. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Installation
4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation
5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY Installation
7. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Installation
8. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Installation
9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Installation
10. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION On-Vehicle Inspection
11. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION Adjustments
12. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION Adjustments
13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
(a) Perform initialization procedure Repair Instruction - Initialization.
NOTE:
Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.