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MT Gear Shift Cable: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  5. Remove the cable clamp.
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  6. Remove the dust cover.
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  7. Remove the snap pin and washer.
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  8. Remove the bolts holding the shift bracket.
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  9. Remove the shift bracket together with the MT gear shift cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  10. Remove the cable cover plate.
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  11. Disconnect the MT gear shift 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: Pull out down the MT gear shift cable to spread the spring.
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  12. Remove the clamp.
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  13. 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.
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