Inhibitor Switch: Installation

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Temporarily install the inhibitor switch.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
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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.
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)
Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
Install the washer and snap pin.

Fig 4: Identifying Select Cable And Shifter Arm Components
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Install the harness stay.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Harness Stay Bolt
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Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Check the inhibitor switch. Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.