Repair Procedures: Removal

Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
1. Disconnect the breather hose (A) and the BARO (Barometric pressure) sensor connector (B).
2. Disconnect the air intake hose and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C).
Fig 1: Breather Hose, BARO Pressure Sensor Connector & Air Cleaner Assembly
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Disconnect the battery positive terminal (A) and then remove the battery clamp (B), battery (C).

Fig 2: Battery Positive Terminal, Battery Clamp & Battery
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Remove the battery tray (A).

Fig 3: Battery Tray
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
Remove the shift cable mounting nut (B).

Fig 4: Inhibitor Switch Connector & Shift Cable Mounting Nut
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Remove the manual control lever (A) and the washer (B) after removing a nut (C).

Fig 5: Manual Control Lever, Washer & Nut
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Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).

Fig 6: Inhibitor Switch
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