Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector.
Remove the starter interlock using the following procedure:
1. Detach hook A in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Removing/Installing Starter Interlock Switch (C66M-R)
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2. Slide the starter interlock switch in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Sliding Starter Interlock Switch
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3. Remove the starter interlock switch from the clutch pedal.
Install the starter interlock using the following procedure:

Fig 3: Removing Starter Interlock Switch From Clutch Pedal
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1. Insert hook B of a new starter interlock switch into the clutch pedal hole.
  
  Fig 4: Inserting Hook B Of Starter Interlock Switch Into Clutch Pedal Hole
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2. While pressing the starter interlock switch against the clutch pedal, slide the starter interlock switch until hook A is locked in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 5: Pressing Starter Interlock Switch Against Clutch Pedal
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Fully depress the clutch pedal in the direction of arrow, and verify that a click sound from the starter interlock switch is heard.
Connect the starter interlock switch connector.
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Fully depress the clutch pedal, and verify that the engine starts.

Fig 6: Depressing Clutch Pedal
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