PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Move the shift lever to N.
Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly from the shift lever assembly.
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
| *1 | Stopper |
| *2 | Shift Lever Assembly |
Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable assembly.
Note
Do not remove the stopper. If it is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
| *1 | Stopper |
| *2 | Nut |
Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
Note
Do not rotate the nut excessively as the interior spring may come off and the transmission control cable assembly will not be reusable.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
w/o Smart Entry and Start System:
| *a | Transmission Control Switch Connector |
| *b | Indicator Light Wire Sub-assembly Connector |
| *c | Shift Lock Control ECU Connector |
Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.
Disconnect the indicator light wire sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.
Disengage the 5 clamps and separate the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.
w/ Smart Entry and Start System:
| *a | Transmission Control Switch Connector |
| *b | Indicator Light Wire Sub-assembly Connector |
| *c | Shift Lock Control ECU Connector |
Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.
Disconnect the indicator light wire sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.
Disengage the 5 clamps and separate the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever assembly from the body.