Inhibitor Switch: Installation

Connect the inhibitor switch harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case.

Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch
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Install the shifter arm and affix with a new spring pin.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
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Move the shifter arm to the neutral position.
Using the ST, tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

Tightening torque: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Tightening Bolts Holding Inhibitor Switch Using ST 499267300 Stopper Pin
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Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
Install the plate assembly to the transmission.
Tightening torque: T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assy
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Attach the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.

Fig 5: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
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Install the front and center exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Lower the vehicle.
Inspect the inhibitor switch. Refer to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.