Speedometer cable - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery and remove the instrument panel as described in Section 9.

2 Disconnect the cable from the transmission and release it from its clips and grommet.

3 Withdraw the cable through the bulkhead.

Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal. The inner and outer cables are supplied as a complete assembly.

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