Removal Procedure
- Apply the parking brake.
- Place the transmission control in the Neutral position.
- NOTE:
The transmission control lever boot and knob are replaced as an assembly.
Using a flat bladed trim tool, detach the manual transmission control lever boot (2) from the console.
- Lift the manual transmission control lever boot (2) to access the manual transmission control lever knob bolt (3).
- Remove the manual transmission control lever knob bolt (3), then lift off the manual transmission control lever boot and knob as an assembly (1, 2).
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Reposition the front floor console trim plate (1) to access the electrical connector.
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector (1) from the front floor console wiring harness extension harness.
Front Floor Console Trim Plate (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Auxiliary Multifunction Switch Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Vehicle Stability Control System Switch (2) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Wireless Charging System Module Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Wireless Charging System Module (2) - Remove
Release the wiring harness clip and remove the front floor console wiring harness extension harness (1).
Remove the manual transmission control lever lower boot (1) from the manual transmission control (2).
Remove the 4 manual transmission control bracket bolts (1, 2) securing the manual transmission control assembly to the tunnel reinforcement.
- Push the tabs on the closeout boot (1) inward and down to clear the body structure.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (2) - Remove [5x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Right Side (3) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Remove [5x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Left Side (3) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate [2x]
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- NOTE:
The rear bumper fascia is removed for illustration purposes only.
Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
With the aid of an assistant, remove the exhaust muffler (1).
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Before removing the propeller shaft from the vehicle, paint or scribe references marks on the transmission flange to the propeller shaft and the rear differential drive flange to ensure minimal driveline system imbalance.
Mark (2) the relationship of the propeller shaft flange (3) and the output flange (1) of the transmission.
Mark (3) the relationship of the propeller shaft flange (1) and the rear axle pinion flange (2).
- NOTE:
Ensure that the propeller shaft is secured to the jack stand.
Support the propeller shaft with a suitable jack stand.
- Remove the 3 front propeller shaft bolts (2) and the 3 front propeller shaft nuts (1).
Remove the 3 rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and the 3 rear propeller shaft nuts (2).
Remove the 2 propeller shaft bearing support bolts (1).
- CAUTION:
Care should be taken not to use sharp or pry tools when separating the propeller shaft coupler from the drive flange. Damage to the coupler could result and replacement of the entire propeller shaft would be required.
NOTE:It may be necessary to apply a small amount of penetrating lubricant or WD-40® to the area shown (1) to aid in separation of the propeller shaft coupling.
If the propeller shaft does not easily separate from the differential, transmission, use a rubber mallet to gently tap the locations (1) on the rubber coupling shown above to separate.
Remove the propeller shaft (1) from the vehicle.
- Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the transmission.
Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Transmission Mount Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Transmission Mount (2) - Remove
- Lower the transmission assembly to gain access to the top of the transmission.
- NOTE:
The view is for better understanding of component.
Remove the 2 manual transmission control lever base pin retainers (1).
- Remove the manual transmission control lever base pin (3).
- NOTE:
The view is for better understanding of component.
Using a suitable flat-blade tool, release the left side manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab (1), while sliding the manual transmission control lever base pin (2) outward. The pin will lock again at the outer transmission boss. Using a suitable flat-blade tool, insert the tool between the boss and the rubber mount on the shift control assembly to release the manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab to slide it further out of the transmission boss. Reposition the transmission slightly to allow extra clearance to completely remove the manual transmission control lever base pin.
- Using a suitable flat-blade tool, release the right side manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab (1), while sliding the manual transmission control lever base pin (2) outward. The manual transmission control lever base pin will lock again at the outer transmission boss. Using a suitable flat-blade tool, insert the tool between the boss and the rubber mount on the shift control assembly to release the manual transmission control lever base pin retaining tab to slide it further out of the transmission boss. Reposition the transmission slightly to allow extra clearance to completely remove the manual transmission control lever base pin.
- Remove the manual transmission control from the transmission.