Selector Lever: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Place the selector lever in the D position.
   Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever In D Position

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2. Gently pry up to remove the upper selector lever trim ring.
   Fig 2: Identifying Upper Selector Lever Trim Ring

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3. Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.
   Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Compartment Tray

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4. Remove the top finish panel.
   Fig 4: Identifying Top Finish Panel

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5. If necessary, remove the selector level bezel light socket from the side of the selector level bezel and remove the light bulb.
6. Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.
   1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.
   2. Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.
   Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End And Selector Lever

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7. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the selector lever.
   Fig 6: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers

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8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the selector lever.
   1. Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.
   2. Remove the vehicle harness connector from the selector lever.
   Fig 7: Identifying Selector Lever Electrical And Vehicle Harness Connectors

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   All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

9. Pull the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) module straight back and remove it from the back of the selector lever.
   Fig 8: Locating All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module

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   All vehicles 

10. Remove the 2 screws from the center console.
    Fig 9: Locating Center Console Screws

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11. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the selector lever assembly.

Fig 10: Locating Selector Lever Assembly Bolts

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