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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Temporarily install the inhibitor switch.
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  2. Connect the inhibitor harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
  3. Install the shifter arm and fix with a new spring pin.
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  4. Shift the shifter arm to "N" range.
  5. Install the ST vertically in the cutout of shifter arm and the hole of switch body.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STOPPER PIN (499267300)

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  6. Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  7. Connect the select cable, and install the washer and snap pin.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  8. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  9. After installation of inhibitor switch, check the following points.