Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

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Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Loosen the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
Insert the ST vertically into the holes of the shifter arm and switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

Fig 1: Identifying Stopper Pin On Switch Body
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Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
Repeat the inspection of the inhibitor switch. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.