Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the shift lever assembly.

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REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY

Disengage the 4 clips to separate the position indicator housing assembly from the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

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Disconnect the indicator light wire connector to remove the position indicator housing assembly.

REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Slide Type)
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - ] )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type)
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - ] )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER CENTER COVER (w/o Console Box)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37
REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER CENTER COVER (w/ Console Box)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38
REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 40
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH LOWER CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD RETAINER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 49

REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

Move the shift lever to N.

Disconnect the transmission control switch connector and shift lock control ECU connector.

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Transmission Control Switch Connector
*2	Shift Lock Control ECU Connector

Disengage the clamp to separate the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.
Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement.

DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.

Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable assembly.

NOTE:

Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

Rotate the nut of the transmission control cable assembly counterclockwise approximately 270° and while holding the nut in that position, separate the cable outer of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever retainer.