Transmission, removing and installing: Removing: Notes

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CAUTION: Before disconnecting the battery, determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.

NOTE: If the transmission or the clutch housing is being replaced, refer to information about clutch housing modifications beginning with transmission number 13 09 3: see INSTALLING .

Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Disconnect clutch cable, see CLUTCH CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G22- (arrow -1-) and back-up light switch -F4- (arrow -2-).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor And Back-Up Light Switch
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Disconnect all other electrical connections and Ground (GND) wires from transmission.
Remove upper engine/transmission connecting bolts.
Remove bolt (arrow) from right-side engine assembly support bracket.
Where applicable, remove connector support plate -A-.

Fig 2: Removing Connector Support Plate
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