Drive Selection Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob.
NOTE:
- If the servicing is difficult, release the shift lock manually and shift the selector lever to the N position.
1. Insert the tool (width: 6 mm or less, thickness: 1 mm or less) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Selector Lever Knob
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2. Move the tool in the direction of arrow (1) in the figure and detach the hook. Move the lock release button cover in the direction of arrow (2) in the figure and remove it.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Lock Release Button Cover
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3. Remove the spring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Selector Lever Knob Spring
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4. Remove the selector lever knob.
Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the shift panel component connector.

Fig 4: Removing Shift Panel
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Verify that the continuity between shift panel component terminals F and G

DRIVE SELECTION SWITCH SPECIFICATION

Test condition	Continuity
Drive selection switch pressed	Continuity
Drive selection switch not pressed	No continuity

Fig 5: Drive Selection Switch - Circuit Diagram

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