Inhibitor Switch: Removal

Set up the vehicle on a lift.
Move the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (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: Identifying 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 From Range Select Lever
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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
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Remove the bolts.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Range Select Lever
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Remove the inhibitor switch from transmission.

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