Shift Mechanism Function Unit: Removing

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-- Remove the front muffler or front exhaust pipe. Refer to ][For Engine(S) CAUA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Exhaust System, Emission Controls or to [For engine(s) CALA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -1-.

Fig 1: Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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-- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counter holding them with the T10172 and T10172/5.

Fig 2: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Press the driveshaft together with rear final drive; the universal joint is able to slide axially.

-- Allow the driveshaft to hang down.

-- Loosen the fasteners -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the 80 - 200.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the clip -2- and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove the multimedia system control head -E380-. Refer to MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM CONTROL HEAD -E380-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front ashtray. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 5: Identifying Ashtray

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2 and 4-.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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-- Remove the insulation mat over the shift mechanism.

NOTE:

The illustration does not show the insulation mat.

A second technician is required when detaching shift mechanism below vehicle.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 5 and 6-.

NOTE:

Depending on the version, the clips -arrows- may not be installed so the shift mechanism may fall down after removing the bolts.

-- Remove the selector mechanism downward.