Remove #1 engine cover.
Remove the air filter assembly.
Remove the #1 air filter hose.
Remove the exhaust system resonator assembly.
Remove the left lower engine cover.
Disconnect the transmission control cable.
Pic. 3.87. Disconnecting the control cable from the control shaft lever
Loosen the control shaft lever nut. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever (pic. 3.87).
Pic. 3.88. Disconnecting the control cable from the control cable bracket
Remove clip and disconnect control cable from control cable bracket (pic. 3.88).
Remove the park/neutral switch assembly.
Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
Pic. 3.89. Detachment of lock plate tabs
Bend the tabs on the lock plate (pic. 3.89).
Pic. 3.90. Unscrewing the locknut
Loosen locknut and lock plate (pic. 3.90).
Pic. 3.91. Parking/neutral position switch mounting bolts
Remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the park/neutral position switch (pic. 3.91).