Inhibitor Switch: Installation

Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Case Inhibitor Switch
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Install the shifter arm and fix with the spring pin.
NOTE: Use new spring pin.

ST 398791600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
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Move the shifter arm to the neutral position.
Using the ST, tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

Fig 3: Tightening Inhibitor Switch Mounting Bolts Using Special Tool
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Connect the inhibitor switch connector to the inhibitor switch.

Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
Install the plate assembly to the transmission case.
Tightening torque:

T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.

Fig 6: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
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Install the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model) < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Check the inhibitor switch. < Refer to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >