Inhibitor Switch: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Move the range select lever to neutral position.
Remove the air cleaner case (Non-turbo model). See REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
Remove the intercooler (Turbo model). See REMOVAL , Intercooler.
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the front exhaust pipe together with the center exhaust pipe (Non-turbo model). See REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (Turbo model). See REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin & Washer From Range Select Lever
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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts
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Move the range select lever to parking position (left side).

Fig 5: Moving Range Select Lever To Parking Position
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Remove the inhibitor switch from transmission.

Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch From Transmission
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from inhibitor switch.