Repair Procedures: Removal

Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
Remove the air cleaner.
(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).
Remove the shift cable mounting nut (B).

Fig 1: Locate Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).

Fig 2: Locate Manual Control Lever
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Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).

Fig 3: Remove Inhibitor Switch Bolts (2EA)

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