Inhibitor Switch: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Move the select lever to "N".
Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber .>
Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler .>
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
- Non-turbo model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe .>
- Turbo model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe .>
Remove the snap pin and washer from the range select lever.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Assembly Bolt
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Move the range select lever to the parking position (left side).

Fig 5: Identifying Range Select Lever
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Remove the inhibitor switch assembly from the transmission.

Fig 6: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Assembly
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from the inhibitor switch.