Repair Procedures: Removal

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Set shift lever to "N" position.
Remove the air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and the battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
Remove the shift cable mounting nut (B).
Tightening torque:

7.8~11.8 N.m (0.8~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).
Tightening torque:

17.7~24.5 N.m (1.8~ 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Manual Control Lever And Washer
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CAUTION: Use a SST (09480-A3800) or 0.1969 in. (5mm) bolt, fix the inhibitor manual control lever in the N jig hole (A) when you assemble the inhibitor (B).

Fig 3: Fixing Inhibitor Manual Control Lever In N Jig Hole
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Remove the inhibitor assembly (A) after removing the bolts (2 ea)
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Removing Inhibitor Assembly Bolts
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CAUTION: When installing, tighten the inhibitor assembly mounting bolt to the specification shown above.