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Removal [08/2020 - ]: 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 rear upper console panel sub-assembly.
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      *a Protective Tape
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the shift lock release button cover and rear upper console panel sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1

  4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]

  5. 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
  6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
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    2. Remove the clip to disconnect the No. 1 console box duct from the transmission floor shift assembly.
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    3. Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.
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    4. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.
    5. Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.
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    6. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.
    7. Remove the transmission floor shift assembly.