Repair Procedures: Removal

Move the shift lever to neutral gear position.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " )
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM " )
Remove the control cable (B) from the control shaft after removing the pins (A).

Fig 1: Removing Control Cable From Control Shaft
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Remove the control shaft complete (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6-26.5 N.m (2.0-2.7 kgf.m, 14.5-19.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Control Shaft Complete
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