Reverse Check Cable: Removal

Remove the gear shift knob.
Remove the console box. < Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the console side cover and console front panel.
Remove the clamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps
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Remove the boot and insulator assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the spring pin from the slider.

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Pin And Slider
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Remove the slider and spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Slider And Spring
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Cut the band clip, and separate the reverse check cable from the gear shift lever.

Fig 5: Locating Band Clip
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the crossmember. < Refer to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
Remove the snap pin and washer, and separate the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.

Fig 7: Identifying Reverse Check Cable, Snap Pin And Washer
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Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the stay bolts and the reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 8: Identifying Stay And Mounting Bolt
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Lift up the stay clip, and separate the stay from the reverse check cable.

Fig 9: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Clip
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Pull out the reverse check cable from underside of the vehicle to remove it.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inner boot.
Loosen the lock nut, and remove the reverse check cable from the cable plate.

Fig 10: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Cable Plate
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