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Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. SECURE VEHICLE 
    1. Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.
      WARNING:
      • Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
      • If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.
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  2. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the shift lock release button cover from the shift position indicator.
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      *a Protective Tape
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the shift lock release button cover and shift position indicator.

  3. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [11/2023 - ]

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [11/2023 - ]

  6. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX INSERT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [11/2023 - ]

  7. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:

    Before disconnecting the transmission control cable assembly, check that the shift lever is in N.

    1. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.
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    2. Rotate the lock nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the lock nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.
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      *a Counterclockwise
  8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.
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      *a Transmission Control Switch Connector
      *b Shift Lock Control ECU Connector
    2. Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.
    3. Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.
    4. Remove the 4 bolts and transmission floor shift assembly from the shift and select lever support.
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