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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Set the inhibitor switch to the "N" position.
  2. Set the inhibitor switch control shaft to the "N" position.
  3. Install the inhibitor switch and manual control lever.

    Tightening torque: 

    Shaft nut: 17~21Nm (1.7~2.1kgf.m, 12~15lb-ft)

    Bolt (2EA): 10~12Nm (1.0~1.2kgf.m, 7~8lb-ft)

  4. Install the control cable (A) to the manual control lever.
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Cable
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  5. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
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  6. Installation is the reverse of the removal.
  7. Turn the ignition switch ON after installation.

    Move the shift lever from "P" range to "L" range, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transaxle range switch.