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Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

  1. Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
  2. Shift the select lever to the N range.
  3. Insert ST as vertical as possible into the holes in the inhibitor switch lever and switch body. ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN
    Fig 1: Adjusting Inhibitor Switch
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  4. Tighten the three inhibitor switch bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 3.4 N-m (0.35 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-Ib) 
  5. Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.