Repair Procedures: Installation

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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: Inserting SST Inhibitor Switch Guide Pin (09480-A3800)
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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: Installing 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: Tightening Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
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Remove the SST (09480-A3800) from the adjusment 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 high voltage cable (A) and HPCU tray (B).
Tightening torque :

19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

Fig 7: Removing High Voltage Cable And HPCU Tray
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Install the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.
(Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT "
Install the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Machanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Refill the hybrid motor cooling system with coolant and then perform the air bleeding using the KDS/GDS.
(Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")
Connect the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")