Inhibitor Switch: Removal

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-7, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.
Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate Assy And Washer
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Using the ST, remove the spring pin and shifter arm.
ST 398791600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
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Remove the inhibitor harness connector from inhibitor switch.
Remove the two inhibitor switch securing bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
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Remove the inhibitor switch from the transmission case.