Inhibitor Switch: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Set the select lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
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Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.

Fig 2: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the inhibitor switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Using the ST, remove the spring pin and remove the shifter arm.
ST 398791600 REMOVER

Fig 4: Removing Spring Pin And Shifter Arm Using Special Tools
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Remove the two inhibitor switch securing bolts.

Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Securing Bolts
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Remove the inhibitor switch from the transmission case.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Case Inhibitor Switch
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