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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the battery and the battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Inhibitor Switch Connector
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  5. Remove the shift cable mounting nut (A).
    Fig 2: Locate Shift Cable Mounting Nut
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  6. Remove the manual control lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).
    Fig 3: Locate Manual Control Lever
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  7. Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after removing the bolts (2ea).
Fig 4: Locate Inhibitor Switch Installation Position
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