1. Marking
2. Bolt
3. Gear selection mechanism shaft
4. Bolt
Starter interlock and reverse light switch
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The starter interlock and reversing light switch turns on the reversing lights when the gear selector is in the appropriate position and prevents the engine from starting when any gear is engaged.
Removal
1. Set the selector lever to position N.
2. To access the switch, remove the battery and battery support.
3. Remove the selector cable from the gear selector lever on the gearbox. Unscrew the nut and remove the lever from the gear selector shaft.
4. Disconnect the switch electrical connector located on the wires.
5. On 1.8 and 2.0 L engines, remove the gearbox oil level dipstick, unscrew the nut and remove the dipstick tube.
6. Unscrew the nut from the gear selector shaft.
7. Unscrew the switch plate mounting bolt and remove the switch from the engine compartment.
8. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the switch.
Adjustment
Warning: Before adjusting the switch, check that the selector cable is adjusted correctly.
1. Set the selector lever to position N.
2. To access the switch, remove the battery and battery support.
3. Remove the selector cable from the gear selector lever on the gearbox. Unscrew the nut and remove the lever from the gear selector shaft.
4. With the gearbox in neutral, the washers on the gear selector shaft should be parallel to the marking on the switch housing (see Fig. Starter interlock and reverse light switch). If adjustment is necessary, loosen the switch housing mounting bolts and turn the switch to the required position.
5. Install the gear selector lever and secure with a nut. Connect the selector cable to the lever and secure with a bracket.
6. Install the battery and check the operation of the switch.
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