Repair procedures: Removal

Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and the battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the shift cable mounting nut (A).

Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable Mounting Nut
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Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).

Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever And Washer
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Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).

Fig 4: Locating Inhibitor Switch
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