Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Pushing Boot Forward And Out From Shift Unit

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NOTE:

Before removing selector lever cable, secure a cable on selector lever cable so that it can be threaded easily when installing.

-- Remove selector mechanism function unit SHIFT MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Press boot -arrow- forward out of selector mechanism shift unit.

-- Remove screws and remove rear noise insulation -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the ball head -2- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the pry lever80-200.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Washer & Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the clips -1- and then remove the selector lever cable from transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.