Shift Control Module Removal/Installation: Installation

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Verify that the shift control module is in the neutral position.
NOTE:
- If the shift control module is in the neutral position, the shift lever with the weight can be moved up and down to a large extent.
Fig 1: Shift Lever With Weight Moving Up And Down
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Install the shift control module in the order shown in the figure

Fig 2: Installing Shift Control Module

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	O-ring
2	Shift control module
3	O-ring
4	Breather

Install the back-up light switch in the order shown in the figure

Fig 3: Installing Back-Up Light Switch

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Gasket
2	Back-up light switch
3	Connector

Install the detent ball pin in the order shown in the figure

Fig 4: Installing Detent Ball Pin

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Detent ball pin
2	Spring
3	Gasket
4	Plug

Install the neutral switch in the order shown in the figure

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Gasket
2	Neutral switch
3	Connector

Connect the control cable to the transaxle.

Fig 5: Connecting Control Cable To Transaxle
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Make sure that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly.
Install the battery tray and battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)