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Inhibitor Switch: Removal

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  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Refer to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-7, REMOVAL, Center Exhaust Pipe.
  5. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate Assy And Washer
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  6. Using the ST, remove the spring pin and shifter arm.

    ST 398791600 REMOVER

    Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
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  7. Remove the inhibitor harness connector from inhibitor switch.
  8. Remove the two inhibitor switch securing bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts
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  9. Remove the inhibitor switch from the transmission case.
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