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Removal [10/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  5. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
  7. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE BATTERY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  10. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 

    See step  6

  11. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  7

  12. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  15. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX INSERT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41

  16. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:

    Before removing 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
    3. While disengaging the clip (A) as shown in the illustration, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control shaft lever together with the clip (A).
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      *a Clip (A)
      *b 45° to 60°
      *c Clip (B)
    4. Remove the clip (B) and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
    5. Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle body.
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    6. Remove the 2 nuts and then remove the transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle body.
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