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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 Range Select Lever And 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, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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  7. Install the washer and snap pin to the range select lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Washer And Snap Pin To Range Select Lever
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  8. Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
    • Non-turbo model

      < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe .>

    • Turbo model

      < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe .>

  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the inhibitor switch connector to the stay.
  11. Connect the inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
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  12. Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber .>
  13. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler .>

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