Reverse Check Cable: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Remove the console box front. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box .>
Remove the front cover assembly.
Remove the spring pin from the slider.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin And Slider
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Remove the slider and spring.

Fig 2: Identifying Slider And Spring
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Cut the band clip, and separate the reverse check cable from the gear shift lever.
Lift the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler .>
Remove the crossmember. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System .>
Remove the snap pin and washer, and separate the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the stay bolts and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 4: Identifying Stay Bolts And Reverse Check Cable
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Lift the stay clip, and separate the stay and reverse check cable.

Fig 5: Identifying Clip And Reverse Check Cable
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Pull out the reverse check cable from underside of the vehicle to remove it.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inner boot.
Loosen the lock nut, and remove the reverse check cable from the cable plate.

Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Cable Plate
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