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: Locate 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: Locate Manual Control Lever
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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: Insert SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin
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Tighten the nut (A) and bolts (B) with the specified torque.
Tightening Torque:

A: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

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

Fig 4: Inhibitor Switch Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the hole.
Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
Install the shift cable by tightening nut (B).
NOTE: Lightly tighten the shift cable mounting nut (B) so that necessary adjustments can be made.

Fig 5: Connect Inhibitor Switch Connector
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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:

9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Pushing Shift Cable To F
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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 ")