Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FF0O
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: P710 (HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REMOVAL

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 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.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH

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3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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9. DISCONNECT MOTOR COOLING COOLER

(a) Remove the 3 bolts to disconnect the motor cooling cooler from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

10. 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.

(c) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly with the clip from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

(d) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the transmission control cable assembly.

11. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the shift lever position sensor connector.

(b) Remove the nut, washer and transmission control shaft lever from the shift lever position sensor.

(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the tabs of the lock plate.

*1

Lock Plate

*a

Protective Tape

(d) Remove the lock nut and lock plate from the shift lever position sensor.

*1

Lock Nut

*2

Lock Plate

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and shift lever position sensor from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.