Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) , Steering Column Replacement (HP2) , Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2 With Electric Tilt Column) .
Remove the shift lever. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement .

Fig 1: Park Lock Cable At Ignition Lock Cylinder

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NOTE:

The ignition lock cylinder set should be in the OFF-LOCK position.

Disconnect the automatic transmission park lock cable (1).

Fig 2: AT Shift Lock Control Actuator

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CAUTION:

Do not use excessive force when removing the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column. Using excessive force may cause damage to the automatic transmission shift lock control and/or the steering column.

Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator (1) from the automatic transmission control.

Fig 3: AT Control And Bolts

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Remove the automatic transmission control bolts (1).
Remove the automatic transmission control (2).