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MT Gear Select Cable: Removal

CAUTION: Always use new MT gear select cable if the cable is removed from selector lever COMPL of transmission side.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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  3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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  4. Remove the coupling harness.
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  5. Remove the clips and remove the air breather hose.
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  6. Disconnect the transmission radio ground cord terminal.
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  7. Remove the pitching stopper. Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transmission Mounting System>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
  8. Lift up the vehicle.
  9. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  11. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the cable clamp.
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  13. Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
  14. Remove the mounting bolt of front crossmember and rear crossmember, and lower the transmission approx. 100 mm (4 in).
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  15. Insert a spanner between the selector lever COMPL and the MT gear select cable, and remove the MT gear select cable by raising the handle.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    NOTE:
    • Use a spanner with 11 to 13 in size.
    • The thickness of the spanner must not exceed 6 mm (0.2in).
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  16. Remove the MT gear select cable and select bracket as a single unit.
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  17. Remove the cable cover plate.
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  18. Disconnect the MT gear select cable.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to deform the cable inner.
    • Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    NOTE: Push the MT gear select cable in the direction of arrow, and remove it.
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  19. Remove the clamp.
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  20. Pull out the MT gear select cable.
    CAUTION: Do not bend the MT gear select cable sharply.
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