Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Repair Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

(b) Temporarily install the park/neutral position switch assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

NOTICE:

Before installing the park/neutral position switch assembly, remove any dirt or rust on the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly. Be sure to install 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 installed correctly.

(c) Install a new lock plate and the lock nut to the park/neutral position switch assembly.

Torque:

6.9 N·m {70 kgf·cm, 61 in·lbf}

(d) Temporarily install the transmission control shaft lever to the park/neutral position switch assembly.

(e) Turn the transmission control shaft lever clockwise until it stops, then turn it counterclockwise 2 notches.

*a P Position *b N Position

(f) Remove the transmission control shaft lever from the park/neutral position switch assembly.

(g) Align the protrusion with the neutral basic line.

*a Neutral Basic Line *b Protrusion

(h) Hold the park/neutral position switch assembly in that position and tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

(i) Using a screwdriver, bend down the tabs of the lock plate.

(j) Install the transmission control shaft lever to the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly with the nut.

Torque:

16 N·m {163 kgf·cm, 12 ft·lbf}

(k) Connect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission control shaft lever with the nut.

Torque:

12 N·m {122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Before connecting the transmission control cable assembly, check that the park/neutral position switch assembly and shift lever are in neutral.

3. INSTALL BATTERY

(a) Install the battery clamp bolt to the battery carrier sub-assembly.

(b) Install the battery tray and battery.

(c) Install the battery insulator.

(d) Install the battery clamp sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

(e) Connect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal and tighten the nut.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

(f) Engage the 2 claws to close the battery terminal cap.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

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

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5. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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7. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION

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8. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

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9. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION

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