Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-: Removing

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-- Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the engine cover and the air filter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray, if necessary. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Disconnect the cable by squeezing in the -direction of arrows 1- and then remove it from the cable mounting bracket in the -direction of arrow 2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Disengaged And Removed From Mounting Bracket

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NOTE:

Do not use pliers because the tabs on the cable bracket could break off.

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Pry the cable -1- off the lever/selector -3-, for example, using a wrench -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10 mm Open-End Wrench

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-- Disconnect the connector from the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever Components

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-- Remove the spring washer -2- and the lever/selector -3- from the selector shaft -4-.

-- Bend back the hooks on the lock washer -2- using a screwdriver.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Shaft Components

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-- Replace the lock washer is a hook breaks off.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -5-.

-- Remove the multifunction switch -4- and the washers -2- and -3- from the selector shaft -6-.