Removing and installing selector lever cable: Removal

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NOTE: The selector cable must not be excessively bent or kinked.

Move selector lever to "P" position.
Remove selector knob (refer to Removing and installing selector knob ).
Remove centre console (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE CONSOLE (FRONT SECTION) ).
Detach selector lever cable at shift console.
Slide the locking sleeve of the adjuster (1) forward and turn it clockwise to removal position. See Fig 1 .

Press the retaining clip (2) together and carefully pull the cable upward out of the support bracket. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Sliding Locking Sleeve Of Adjuster Forward & Pressing Retaining Clip Together
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Remove parking brake console.
Remove underbody panel (middle and rear).
Lever off cable on transmission lever using a commercially available removal tool .

Fig 2: Levering Off Cable On Transmission Lever
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Disengage cable at support bracket.

Fig 3: Disengaging Cable At Support Bracket
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Remove cross member.
Place transmission jack under the transmission and remove transmission support.

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Support (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Removing Transmission Support (2 Of 2)
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From the passenger compartment, press rubber sleeve out to the rear and pull B+ wire out of the slotted grommet.

Fig 6: Pressing Rubber Sleeve Out & Pulling B+ Wire Out Of Slotted Grommet
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