Repair Procedures: Installation

Check that the gear is shifted to "N".
Install the inhibitor switch (A).
NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.

Fig 1: Installing Inhibitor Switch
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Install the manual control lever (A).
NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut so that necessary adjustments can be made.

Fig 2: Installing Manual Control Lever
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Align the hole (B) in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole (A) of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (09480-A3800).

Fig 3: Aligning Hole Into Manual Control Lever With N Position Hole
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Tighten the manual control lever mounting nut (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Mounting Nut
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Tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Locating Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
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Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the adjustment hole.
Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
Tighten the nut (B) to the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable in the direction of the arrow.
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Connecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Install the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")