Selector mechanism, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Balance Weight, Gear Selector Cable & Actuating Arm/Relay Lever

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Remove balance weight -A- and gear selector cable -B- from gear selector lever.
Take off gear selector cable with washer and square nut (self-locking).
Lift lug in direction of arrow and pull gate selector cable off actuating arm/relay lever -C-.

Fig 2: Cable Support Bracket Bolts

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Remove cable support bracket from transmission (arrows), if necessary unclip hose at cable support bracket first.

Fig 3: Locating Center Console Pry Areas

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Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Knob Clip

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Fig 5: Gear Lever Housing Securing Nuts

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Fig 6: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe, Cross Support & Heat Shields

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