PROCEDURE
REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the shift lock release button cover from the shift lever assembly.
Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Shift Lever Knob Cover |
Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the shift lever assembly.
Note
Do not hold the shift lever knob cover when loosening the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
| *1 | Nut |
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Rotate approximately 180° |
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Pull out |
Rotate the nut of the transmission control cable assembly approximately 180° in the direction shown in the illustration, and while holding the nut, separate the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
Note
Do not rotate the nut excessively as it may damage the internal spring and the transmission control cable assembly will not be reusable.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Indicator Light Wire Sub-assembly Connector |
| *2 | Shift Lock Control ECU Sub-assembly Connector |
Disconnect the indicator light wire sub-assembly connector and shift lock control ECU sub-assembly connector.
Disengage the 3 clamps to separate the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever assembly from the vehicle.