Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER CAP
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and remove the shift lever cap from the shift position indicator.
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NOTE:
Do not damage the shift lever cap and shift position indicator.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Move the shift lever to N.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly from the lever of the transmission floor shift assembly.
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- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 10/2018]
, or refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
- Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the No. 1 console box duct.
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- Remove the 2 clips and No. 1 console box duct.
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- REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.
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- Disengage the 4 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.
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- Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.
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- Remove the 4 bolts and transmission floor shift assembly from the vehicle body.
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