Inhibitor Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Move the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the air cleaner case. (2.5 L model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.>
Remove air intake chamber. (3.0 L model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.>
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting 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.
2.5 L model
1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
3.0 L model
1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin
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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.

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

Fig 4: Removing Bolts
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Move the range select lever to parking position (left side).

Fig 5: Moving Range Select Lever To Parking Position (Left Side)
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Remove the inhibitor switch from transmission.

Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch From Transmission
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from inhibitor switch.