Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the select lever rod. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER ROD>REMOVAL .

Remove the nut, spring washer, and selector lever.

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Remove the bolts securing the inhibitor switch.

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Remove the seal material from the bolt holes of the transmission case.
Move the inhibitor switch and align the neutral reference line (A) and the kerf (B).

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Install the bolts which hold the inhibitor switch.
CAUTION:
- Always use a new bolt.
- Be careful not to rotate the inhibitor switch.
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

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Install the selector lever, spring washer, and nut.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
Connect the select lever rod. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER ROD>INSTALLATION .
Check the inhibitor switch operation. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>INHIBITOR SWITCH>INSPECTION>CHECK OPERATION .