MT Gear Shift Cable: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
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Remove the cable clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Clamp
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Remove the dust cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Dust Cover
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Remove the snap pin and washer.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer
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Remove the bolts holding the shift bracket.

Fig 5: Locating Shift Bracket Bolts
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Remove the shift bracket together with the MT gear shift cable.

Fig 6: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable And Shift Bracket
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Remove the cable cover plate.

Fig 7: Locating Cable Cover Plate Stud Bolts
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Disconnect the MT gear shift cable.
CAUTION: Be careful not to deform the cable inner.

NOTE: Pull out down the MT gear shift cable to spread the spring.

Fig 8: Disconnecting MT Gear Shift Cable
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Remove the clamp.

Fig 9: Identifying MT Gear Shift Cable And Clamp
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Pull out the MT gear shift cable.
CAUTION:
- Do not bend MT gear shift cable at a sharp angle.
- Do not twist the cable inner excessively.
Fig 10: Pulling Out MT Gear Shift Cable
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