MT Gear Shift Cable: Removal

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

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

Fig 2: Removing Cable Clamp
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Remove the dust cover.

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

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

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

Fig 6: Removing Shift Bracket With MT Gear Shift Cable
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Remove the cable cover plate.

Fig 7: Removing Cable Cover Plate
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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: Pulling Out Down MT Gear Shift Cable To Spring
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Remove the clamp.

Fig 9: Removing 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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