Neutral Start Switch ASSY: Removal

Disconnection of battery ground terminal (refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of under cover front AL (refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of under cover COMPL T/M (refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of exhaust pipe ASSY FR (refer to REMOVAL )
Disconnection of floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1
1. Remove the snap pin, the wave washer, and the shaft, and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod SUB-ASSY No. 1 from the control shaft lever RH.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Sub-Assy No. 1
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Removal of control shaft lever RH
1. Remove the nut and the spring washer, and then remove the control shaft lever RH from the neutral start switch ASSY.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut (RH)
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Removal of neutral start switch ASSY
1. Disconnect the connector from the neutral start switch ASSY.
2. Use a thin flat tip screwdriver to release the crimping of the nut stopper and remove the nut and the nut stopper.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Nut And Nut Stopper Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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3. Remove the bolt and then remove the neutral start switch ASSY.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Neutral Start Switch Assy Bolt
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  NOTE: Do not turn the manual valve shaft lever before installing the neutral start switch ASSY. If the manual valve shaft lever is turned, it may be disconnected inside AT.