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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Connect the inhibitor switch harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
  2. Install the inhibitor switch assembly to the transmission case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Assembly
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  3. Move the range select lever to the neutral position.
  4. Using the ST, tighten the bolts of the inhibitor switch.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Tightening torque: 

    3.4 N.m (0.36 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying ST 499267300 Stopper Pin
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  5. Install the select cable to the range select lever.
  6. Install the plate assembly to the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly Bolt Tightening Torque
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  7. Install the washer and snap pin to the range select lever.
    Fig 4: Identifying Washer, Snap Pin And Range Select Lever
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  8. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)

    <Ref. INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model) <Ref. INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the inhibitor switch connector to the stay.
  12. Connect the inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
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  13. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >

  14. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Inter-cooler. >

  15. Inspect the inhibitor switch. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch . >