- Remove left side section of fairing.
See Group 46.
- Remove the left-hand battery cover.
- Remove cross-tube.
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- Disconnect plug (1).
- Open cable ties (arrows) and pull cable down to remove.
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Caution: The spring retainer could damage the switch housing if it jumps out: slowly relieve the tension on the retainer.
- Compress the ends of the spring retainer (arrows) and pull the gear indicator out toward the rear.
- Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.