Inhibitor Switch: Installation

Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case temporarily.

Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch Transmission Bolts
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Connect the inhibitor harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
Install the shifter arm and fix with the spring pin.
NOTE: Use new spring pin.

Fig 2: Shifter Arm, Spring Pin
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Shift the shifter arm to "N" range.
Install the ST vertically in the cutout of shifter arm and the hole of switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

Fig 3: Installing ST Vertically In Cutout Of Shifter Arm And Hole Of 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)
Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (A).

Fig 4: Select Cable From Shifter Arm Dimensions
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Fig 5: Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
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Install the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Check the inhibitor switch. Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.