Removing the gear selector cable from the lever and mounting on the gearbox
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Remove the gearbox cable from the lever. Remove the cable from the bracket on the gearbox.
Disconnect the large connector.
Remove the 2 nuts for the cable conduit on the gearbox.
Disconnect the connector at the cable conduit furthest in at the gearbox.