Inhibitor Switch: Installation

Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case temporarily.

Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch
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Connect the inhibitor harness connector.
Install the shifter arm and fix with the spring pin.
NOTE: Use new spring pin.

Fig 2: Identifying 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.
Preparation tool:

ST: STOPPER PIN (499267300)

Fig 3: Inserting ST Into Holes Of Shifter Arm And 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 select cable, washer and snap pin.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (A).

Fig 4: Measuring Shifter Arm Length
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Fig 5: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer
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Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>SAFETY .
Check the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>Inhibitor Switch>INSPECTION .