Repair Procedures: Installation

Check that the gear is shifted to "N".
Install the position switch (A).
NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.

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

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

Fig 3: Insert SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin (09480-A3800)
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Tighten the manual control lever mounting nut (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Mounting Nut
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Tighten the position switch mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 5: Locating Position Switch Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable in the direction of the arrow.
Tightening torque :

9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Locating Shift Cable
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Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the adjustment hole.
Connect the position switch connector (A).

Fig 7: Locating Position Switch Connector
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Install the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY REMOVAL ")