Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Release the shift lock using a screwdriver to shift the select lever to the "N" range.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock
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Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Remove the harness stay.

Fig 2: Identifying Harness Stay Bolt
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Loosen the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
Insert the ST vertically into the holes of the shifter arm and switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

Fig 3: Identifying ST Stopper Pin
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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)
Repeat the inspection of the inhibitor switch. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.