Inhibitor Switch: Removal

Set up the vehicle on a lift.
Move the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the air cleaner case. (Non-turbo model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case . >
Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler . >
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
Non-turbo model

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe . >

Turbo model

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe . >
Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer
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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts & Inhibitor Switch Assembly
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Move the range select lever to parking position (left side).

Fig 5: Moving Range Select Lever To Parking Position (Left Side)
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Remove the inhibitor switch assembly from transmission.

Fig 6: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Assembly
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from inhibitor switch.