Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Release the shift lock using a screwdriver to shift the select lever to the "N" range.

Fig 1: Releasing Shift Lock Using Screwdriver
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
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 2: Inserting Stopper Pin (499267300) Vertically Into Holes Of Shifter Arm And Switch Body
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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.