Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair Procedures: Installation
- Connect the parking switch connector (A).
- Install the parking switch (A) and parking release lever (B).NOTE: Lightly tighten the bolts and nut so that necessary adjustments can be made.
- Align the hole in the parking release lever with the "P" position hole of the parking switch and then insert the SST parking switch guide pin (09480-A3800).
- Tighten the parking switch mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
- Tighten the parking release lever mounting nut (A).
Tightening torque:
13.7 - 17.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.8 kgf.m, 10.1 - 13.0 lb.ft)
- Remove this SST (09480-A3800)
- Tighten the fastener (A) after installing the parking release cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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