Transmission Control Cable: Removal: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
1. When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 25
REMOVE BATTERY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 26
REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
1. Remove the 2 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front No. 1 Floor Heat Insulator & Nuts
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Nut And Control Cable Bracket Clip With Claws
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2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws, disconnect the transmission control cable with clip from the transmission control cable bracket.
3. Remove the clip from the transmission control cable.
4. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable from the shift lever.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Control Cable At Shift Lever
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5. Using a screwdriver, pull out the transmission control cable stopper.
  
  Fig 4: Pulling Out Transmission Control Cable Stopper Using A Screwdriver
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  NOTE:
  Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
6. Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 270° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Control Cable At Shift Lever Retainer While Rotating Nut
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7. Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the transmission control cable from the body.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Cable & Bolts
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