Inhibitor Switch: Removal

Set up the vehicle on the lift.
Move select lever to neutral position.
Remove air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL under AIR CLEANER CASE .
Disconnect inhibitor switch connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove inhibitor switch connector from stay.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove front exhaust pipe with center exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL under FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
Remove snap pin from range select lever.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin From Range Select Lever
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Remove plate assembly from transmission case.

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

Fig 4: Removing Inhibitor Switch Bolt
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Move range select lever to parking position (left side).

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

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