PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER
REMOVE NO. 2 METER HOOD CLUSTER
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER FINISH PANEL
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
Move the shift lever to N.
for RHD:
Disconnect the 3 connectors and 2 clamps from the shift lock control unit assembly.
for LHD:
Disconnect the 3 connectors and 2 clamps from the shift lock control unit assembly.
Remove the 4 nuts and shift lock control unit assembly.
SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lock control unit assembly.
Turn the nut and separate the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever retainer.
Note
Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.