Selector Lever Cable: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the Restraints Control Module (RCM). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable Tabs
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Remove the selector lever cable from the retainer.

Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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Disconnect the 2 wiring harness fasteners and position the RCM wiring harness aside.

Fig 5: Locating Wiring Harness Fasteners
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Position the insulation blanket away from the bulkhead to gain access to the 2 selector lever cable bracket nuts.

Fig 6: Positioning Insulation Blanket Away From Bulkhead
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Remove the 2 selector lever cable grommet nuts and remove the selector lever cable through the interior of the vehicle.

Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
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