Removal and Installation

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NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the selector lever in the D position.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever In D Position
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Gently pry up to remove the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.

Fig 3: Locating Center Console Compartment Tray
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Remove the top finish panel from the center console.

Fig 4: Locating Top Finish Panel
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Disconnect the power outlet electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Power Outlet Electrical Connector
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Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.
1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.
2. Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable End From Selector Lever
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Remove the 2 grommet nuts for the selector lever cable.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Fig 7: Locating Grommet Nuts
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Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the dash panel.

Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer From Dash Panel
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Remove the selector lever cable retainers from the intake manifold and the transaxle.

Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainers From Intake Manifold And Transaxle
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Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.

Fig 10: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
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Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Fig 11: Locating Transaxle Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Bolts
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Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
1. Pull out on the selector lever cable adjuster lock tabs.
2. Slide the lock over to unlock the selector lever cable.
  - To install, push the selector lever cable adjuster lock in place to lock the selector lever cable.
Fig 12: Pulling Out On Selector Lever Cable Adjuster Lock Tabs
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Remove the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever, remove the selector lever cable bracket nuts and remove the selector lever cable assembly.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Fig 13: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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NOTE: Before installation, make sure the transmission manual control lever is in the DRIVE position with the ignition in the OFF position or the selector lever cable will have to be adjusted.

Fig 14: Identifying Manual Control Lever Position

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Place the manual control lever in DRIVE, by positioning the manual control lever between the 2 ribs on the transaxle case. To install, reverse the removal procedure.