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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Check that the shift lever is placed in the "N" position.
  2. Connect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
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  3. Install the inhibitor switch (A).
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    NOTE: Lightly tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts so that necessary adjustments can be made.
  4. Install the manual control lever (A).
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    NOTE: Lightly tighten the manual control lever nut so that necessary adjustments can be made.
  5. Align the hole in the manual control lever with the "N" position hole of the inhibitor switch and then insert the SST inhibitor switch guide pin (0K948-E4000).
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  6. Tighten the manual lever mounting nut (A) to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    17.7 - 24.5 N.m (1.8 - 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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  7. Tighten the inhibitor switch mounting bolts (B) to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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  8. Tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque after removing free play by pushing the shift cable in the direction of the arrow.
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  9. Remove the SST (0K948-E4000) from the adjustment hole.
  10. Install the HPCU tray (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 21.6 - 23.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.4 kgf.m, 15.9 - 17.4 lb.ft)
  11. Install the wiring mounting clips (B) to HPCU tray and the tighten the nut (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    (C) 10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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  12. Install the TCM (A) and ECM (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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  13. Connect the TCM connector (A) and ECM (B) connector.
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  14. Install the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - " HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT (HPCU)  ") 

  15. Refill the hybrid motor cooling system with coolant.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - " COOLANT  ") 

  16. Connect the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission System - " HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES  ")