Inhibitor Switch: Installation

Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case temporarily.

Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch Securing Bolts
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Connect the inhibitor harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
Install the shifter arm and fix with the spring pin.
NOTE: Use new spring pin.

Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Arm And Spring Pin
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Shift the shifter arm to "N" range.
Install the ST vertically in the cutout of shifter arm and the hole of switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

Fig 3: Identifying ST 499267300 Stopper Pin
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Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.

Fig 4: Identifying Washer, Snap Pin And Shifter Arm
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Install the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Check the inhibitor switch. Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.