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Key Interlock Switch

  1. Remove the key interlock switch (B) after removing the switch cover (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Key Interlock Switch And Switch Cover
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  2. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A).
    Fig 2: Locate Shift Lock Solenoid
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  3. Remove the manual mode switch housing (A).
    Fig 3: Locate Manual Mode Switch Housing
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  4. Remove the main connector (A).
    Fig 4: Locate Main Connector
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  5. Remove the pin fixing bracket (A) from the main connector.
    Fig 5: Locate Main Connector Pin Fixing Bracket
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  6. Remove the pin of key interlock switch from the main connector.
Fig 6: Remove Pin From Main Connector
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NOTE: Check the wiring color before disconnecting the wiring.
Fig 7: Check Wiring Color
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Pin Function Color
3 Key interlock switch (+) Brown
4 Key interlock switch (-) Brown
5 Manual mode "down" Red/Black
6 Manual mode "select" Red
7 Manual mode "up" White
9 Ground (IG) Black
10 Shift lock solenoid (-) White/Black
11 Shift lock solenoid (+) Black/Yellow