Shift Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Engage the parking brake.

-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air filter housing. For gasoline, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the connection -1-.

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-- Remove the battery tray and the battery. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the tunnel heat shield. Refer to FRONT HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

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• A second technician is required under the vehicle to remove the shift mechanism -1-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

-- Remove the selector mechanism downward.