Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

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Set the select lever to "N" range.
Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
Insert the ST as vertical as possible into the holes in the inhibitor switch lever and switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

Fig 1: Identifying Stopper Pin
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Tighten the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
Tightening torque:

3.4 N.m (0.35 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)
Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.