Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Clamping Sleeve Threaded Connections

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrows-, slide it to the rear, lower the front exhaust pipe slightly and tie it to the underbody.

-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Connector On Transmission By Rotating Twist Lock Counter-Clockwise

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-- Remove the bolts -2- from the cable mounting bracket.

-- Remove the selector lever handle, refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front ashtray or storage compartment, refer to FRONT ASHTRAY/STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

-- Disconnect the connectors -2- and -4-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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-- Remove the insulation mat over the shift mechanism.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 5 and 6-.

-- Remove the selector mechanism.