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Key interlock switch

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  1. Remove the key interlock switch (B) after removing the switch cover (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Key Interlock Switch & Switch Cover
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  2. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Shift Lock Solenoid
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  3. Remove the manual mode switch housing (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Manual Mode Switch Housing
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  4. Remove the main connector (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Main Connector
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  5. Remove the pin fixing bracket (A) from the main connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Pin Fixing Bracket
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  6. Remove the pin of key interlock switch from the main connector.
Fig 6: Removing Pin Of Key Interlock Switch From Main Connector
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NOTE: Check the wiring color before disconnecting the wiring.
Fig 7: Key Interlock Switch Connector Terminals
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS

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