Selector Lever Cable: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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Lift upward and open the storage compartment lid.
Remove the floor console finish panel.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Console Finish Panel
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Pull the floor console trim panel outward to release the retaining clips.

Fig 3: Releasing Retaining Clips
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Pull the front of the floor console trim panel downward to detach the trim panel from the pin-type retainers.

Fig 4: Pulling Front Of Floor Console Trim Panel
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NOTE: Cardboard or equivalent must be used when removing the floor console trim panel or damage to the console may occur.

Place a piece of cardboard between the floor console trim panel and the center console.

Fig 5: Placing Cardboard Between Floor Console Trim Panel And Center Console
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Remove the floor console trim panel and cardboard simultaneously.
Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable From Selector Lever
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Remove the selector cable from the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 7: Removing Selector Cable From Selector Lever Cable Bracket
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NOTE: Console removed for clarity.

Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the floor and route the cable out from under the heater housing.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable Retainer From Floor
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Remove the selector lever cable grommet nuts at the bulkhead.

Fig 9: Locating Selector Lever Cable Grommet Nuts
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Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connector.

Fig 10: Locating Mass Air Flow Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the engine breather from the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly.

Fig 11: Locating Engine Breather Of Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly
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Remove the 2 ACL assembly bolts.

Fig 12: Locating Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly Bolts
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Loosen the ACL outlet pipe clamp at the Throttle Body (TB) and remove the ACL and ACL outlet pipe assembly.

Fig 13: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp And Assembly
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Disconnect the selector lever cable retainer from the brake tube bracket.

Fig 14: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 15: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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Depress the 2 tabs, remove the selector lever cable from the bracket and remove the selector lever cable.

Fig 16: Locating Tabs And Selector Lever Cable
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