Select Cable: Removal

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Center Exhaust Cover Location
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Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (A).

Fig 2: Arm Compl Holding Part Dimension
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Fig 3: Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Washer
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Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.

Fig 4: Select Cable And Plate ASSY
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Disconnect the cable from arm COMPL.
CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (A).

Fig 5: Arm Compl Holding Part Dimension
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Fig 6: Adjusting Nut And Arm COMPL
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Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.

Fig 7: Bracket Claw Location
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Remove the select cable from plate assembly.