23 14... Replacing reversing light switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Only transmissions GS6-17DG/BG and GS6-37DG/BG. Disconnect plug connection (1) on reverse gear switch. Remove reverse gear switch. Tightening torque 23 14 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Only transmission GS6-53DG/BG. Disconnect plug connection (1) on reverse gear switch. Remove reverse gear switch. Tightening torque 23 14 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection On Reverse Gear Switch

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Only transmission GS6-45DZ/BZ. Disconnect plug connection (1) on reverse gear switch. Remove reverse gear switch. Tightening torque 23 14 1AZ .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection (1) On Reverse Gear Switch

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