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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 NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  3. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
  4. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.
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  5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
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  6. Disconnect the engine harness connectors, then remove the harness bracket.
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  7. Disconnect the transmission radio ground cord terminal.
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  8. Remove the pitching stopper.
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  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. Remove the transmission under cover.
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  11. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  13. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the cable clamp and take out the MT gear select cable from the clamp.
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  15. Place the transmission jack under the transmission.
  16. Remove the mounting bolt of front crossmember and rear crossmember, and lower the transmission approx. 100 mm (4 in).
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  17. 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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  18. Remove the MT gear select cable and select bracket as a single unit from the transmission body.
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  19. Remove the cable cover plate.
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  20. 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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  21. Remove the clamp which holds the MT gear select cable.
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  22. Pull out the MT gear select cable from cable cover assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not bend the MT gear select cable sharply.
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