Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the front muffler or the front exhaust pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER for 2.0L, engine codes CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER for 3.2L, engine code CALA .

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

-- Counterhold the driveshaft using Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5 and remove the bolts attaching the driveshaft to the transmission.

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 Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 4: Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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-- Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

-- Remove the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-. Refer to Multimedia System Control Head -E380-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 5: Identifying Ashtray

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

-- 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.

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

-- Remove the selector mechanism downward.