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Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. While pressing the shift lock release button, shift the select lever to the "N" range.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Loosen the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
  5. Insert the ST vertically into the holes of the shifter arm and switch body.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN 

    Fig 1: Inserting Stopper Pin
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  6. Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

  7. Repeat the inspection of the inhibitor switch. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.