Removal [09/2022 - ]: Procedure

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SECURE VEHICLE

Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

WARNING:

Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

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REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 1
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]

DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Before disconnecting the transmission control cable assembly, check that the shift lever is in N.

Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

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Rotate the lock nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the lock nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

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*a	Counterclockwise

REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

Remove the 4 bolts.

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Remove the clip to disconnect the No. 1 console box duct from the transmission floor shift assembly.

Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.

Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.

Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.

Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.
Remove the transmission floor shift assembly.