Removal [10/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure
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- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
- for Sport Package
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- except Sport Package
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- for Sport Package
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
See step 6
- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 7
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX INSERT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY NOTE:
Before removing the transmission control cable assembly, check that the shift lever is in N.
- Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.
- 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.
*a Counterclockwise - 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).
*a Clip (A) *b 45° to 60° *c Clip (B) - Remove the clip (B) and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle body.
- Remove the 2 nuts and then remove the transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle body.
- Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.