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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Install inhibitor switch to transmission case.
    Fig 1: Installing Inhibitor Switch To Transmission Case
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  2. Move range select lever to neutral position.
  3. Using ST, tighten bolts of inhibitor switch. See Adjustment  .

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Fig 2: Identifying Inhibitor Switch & Range Select Lever
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  4. Install select cable to range select lever.
  5. Install plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    T:  24.5+/-2.0 N.m (2.5+/-0.2 kg-m, 18.1+/-1.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 3: Installing Select Cable To Range Select Lever
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  6. Install snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Pin To Range Select Lever
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  7. Install front exhaust pipe.
  8. Connect inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
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  9. Install air cleaner case and duct.