Back-Up Light Switch Test/Replacement

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NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

Remove the air intake duct splash separator (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Duct Splash Separator
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Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Remove the harness clamps (A), then remove the battery base (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Base And Harness Clamps
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Remove transmission hanger A.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Hanger
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Disconnect the back-up light switch 2P connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Back-Up Light Switch 2P Connector
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Check for continuity between back-up light switch 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity only when the shift lever is in reverse.
- If the test result is OK, go to step 9.
- If the test result is not OK, go to step 7.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Back-Up Light Switch 2P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
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Remove the back-up light switch (A). Check for continuity between back-up light switch 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity when the switch end (B) is pressed, and no continuity when the switch end is released.
- If the test result is OK, check the reverse shift mechanism in the transmission.
- If the test result is not OK, replace the back-up light switch.
  
  Fig 6: Back-Up Light Switch And Switch End With Torque Specifications
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  Fig 7: Identifying Back-Up Light Switch 2P Connector
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Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0012, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or P/N 08718-0009) to the threads of the back-up light switch, and install it on the transmission housing.
Connect the back-up light switch 2P connector.
Install transmission hanger A.

Fig 8: Transmission Hanger With Torque Specifications
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Install the battery base (A) and the harness clamps (B).

Fig 9: Battery Base And Harness Clamps With Torque Specifications
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Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Install the air intake duct splash separator (A). A.

Fig 10: Identifying Air Intake Duct Splash Separator
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