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Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

  1. Shift the select lever to the N range.
  2. Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
  3. Insert ST as vertical as possible into the holes in the inhibitor switch lever and switch body.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Fig 1: Inserting (ST) As Vertical As Possible At Inhibitor Switch
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  4. Tighten the three inhibitor switch bolts.

    Tightening torque:  3.4+/-0.5 N.m (0.35+/-0.05 kg-m, 2.5+/-0.4 ft-lb)

  5. Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.