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A/T - Returns To Neutral After Shifting Into Drive/Rev.

T-SB-0142-11

September 14, 2011

Vehicle Returns to Neutral

Service Category
Drivetrain

Section
Hybrid Transmission/Transaxle

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2004-2009 model year Prius vehicles may experience a return to Neutral condition after the vehicle is first placed into Drive or Reverse. Refer to repair procedure below.





Parts Information





Warranty Information





Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure

1. Replace the Shift Lever assembly with the updated part.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model year Prius Repair Manual.

For 2004 and 2005 Prius shift lever replacement please refer to 2006 Prius Model Year Repair Manual.

^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Prius
Hybrid Transmission/Transaxle: Shift Lever: Removal

^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Prius
Hybrid Transmission/Transaxle: Shift Lever: Installation

2. Test for proper operation of new Shift Lever.