Inhibitor switch removal (AWR6B45)

1. Preliminary and post procedures

1. Preliminary procedures

1) Open the engine hood.

2) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.

3) Raise the vehicle.

2. Engine harness disconnect

1) Disconnect the engine harness from the inhibitor switch.

3. Inhibitor switch removal

1) Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock washer.

2) Remove the nut and the lock washer from the inhibitor switch.

3) Remove the bolt and the inhibitor switch from the transmission case.

Note

  • Make sure that the manual valve lever shaft has not been rotated prior to installing the inhibitor switch, as the detent spring may become detached from the manual valve lever shaft.

Caution

  • Do not touch the terminals.
  • Be careful not to damage the inhibitor switch.