Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector (A).

Fig 1: Back Up Lamp Switch Connector
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Check the continuity between no. 1 and 2 terminals of backup lamp switch. When the shift lever is in reverse, there should be continuity.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between No. 1 And 2 Terminals Of Backup Lamp Switch
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