Removal And Installation: Removal

Apply the parking brake.
CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle cannot move with the parking brake applied.
Remove the front air duct, air cleaner cases (upper and lower) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove control cable nut ( ), using suitable tool.

Fig 1: Locating Control Cable Nut
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Remove control cable (1) from manual lever (A).
Remove lock plate (2) from control cable (1).
Remove control cable (1) from bracket (3).
Remove center console upper side finisher (LH). Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Release center console side finisher (LH/RH) clip and pawls using a suitable tool and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Side Finisher LH/RH Clip And Pawls
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: Clip

: Pawl

: Front
Release shift selector finisher clips and pawls using a suitable tool, disconnect the harness connectors and remove. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove control cable (1) from shift selector assembly (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Control Cable And CVT Shift Selector Assembly
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- (A): Ribbed surface
Pull back dash trim (A) and remove bolts ( ), using suitable tool.

Fig 4: Locating Dash Trim Mounting Bolts
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Remove the control cable (1) from the vehicle.