Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 4
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 5
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]

REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Move the shift lever to N.

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

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

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*a	Counterclockwise

Remove the clip from the transmission control shaft lever as shown in the illustration.

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Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly with the clip from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

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Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the clip from the transmission control cable assembly.

Disengage the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 3 transmission control cable bracket.

Turn back the dash panel insulator.

Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the cabin.