Repair Procedures: Removal

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Shift the gear to "N".
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A) and loosen the shift cable mounting nut (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the Manual Control Lever (B) and the washer after removing a nut (A).

Fig 2: Removing Manual Control Lever And Washer
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Remove the inhibitor switch (A) after loosening the bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Inhibitor Switch Bolts
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