Repair procedures: Installation

Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position
Install the inhibitor switch (A).
NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.

Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch
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Install the manual control lever (A).
NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut (B) so that necessary adjustments can be made.

Fig 2: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut
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Align the hole (A) in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole (B) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (09480-A3800).

Fig 3: Inserting SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin (09480-A3800)
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Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.
Tightening torque

A: 17.7~24.5 N.m (1.8~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

B: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Locating Inhibitor Switch Nut And Bolts
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Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the hole.
Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).

Fig 5: Locating Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Install the shift cable by tightening nut (A).
NOTE: Lightly tighten the shift cable mounting nut (A) so that necessary adjustments can be made.

Fig 6: Locating Shift Cable Mounting Nut
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Push the shift cable to the arrow "F" to eliminate free play and then tighten the nut (A) with the specified torque.
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Locating Shift Cable Nut
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Install the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Install the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")