1. INSPECT SWITCH ASSY, NEUTRAL START
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in the N or P position.
(c) Check that the back-up light is lit and the reverse warning buzzer sounds only when the shift lever is set in the R position.
If a failure is found, check the park/neutral position switch for continuity.
2. ADJUST SWITCH ASSY, NEUTRAL START

(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of park/neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(c) Hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
(d) After adjustment, perform the inspection described in step 1.
Replacement
Automatic transaxle ASSY (U241E/U140F)Precaution
CAUTION:
HIGHLANDER is equipped with SRS, which consists of a driver airbag,
front passenger airbag,
side airbag and curtain shield airbag. Failure to carry out service
operations in the correct sequence
could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly
leading t ...