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Key Interlock Switch

  1. Remove the key interlock switch (B) after removing the switch cover (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Key Interlock Switch
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  2. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid
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  3. Remove the manual mode switch housing (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Manual Mode Switch Housing
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  4. Remove the main connector (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Main Connector
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  5. Remove the pin fixing bracket (A) from the main connector.
    Fig 5: Removing Pin Fixing Bracket From Main Connector
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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: Checking 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