Toyota Corolla (E120): Adjustment
1. Inspect park/neutral position switch assy
- apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch on.
- depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in n or p position and it does not start in the other position.
- check that the back–up light comes on and the reverse warning
buzzer sounds only when the shift
lever is set in r position and these do not function in the other positions.
If a failure is found, check the park/ neutral position switch for continuity.
2. Adjust park/neutral position switch assy

- Loosen the 2 bolts of park/ neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the n position.
- align the groove and neutral basic line.
- hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 Nvm (56 Kgf·cm, 49 in.Vlbf)
- after adjustment, perform the inspection described in step 1.
Other materials:
Starting the engine
1 Check that the parking brake is set.
► Vehicles without a multi-information display
2 Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly depress the
clutch peda ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check p squib circuit(airbag sensor assy center – instrument
panel passenger airbag assy)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the instrument panel ...
Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
1. Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle
identification number plate and certification label, as
shown in the illustration.
Vehicle identification number plate
certification label
2. Engine ...


