Repair Procedures: Removal

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Place the shift lever into the "N" position.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A) and loosen the shift cable mounting nut (B).

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

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

Fig 3: Locating Inhibitor Switch Bolts

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