REMOVAL (To 08/2009): Removal
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
- REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
- REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
- REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ USB Audio System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
- REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
- REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
- Move the shift lever to N.
- Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.
- Disconnect the 3 clamps.
- Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever assembly.
- Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
- Turn the lock nut counterclockwise. While holding the lock nut, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.