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Transmission Selector Lever: Removal

  1. Remove the INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSOLE .
  2. Remove the ash tray retaining screws.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Ash Tray Retaining Screws
    G00382729Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Detach the ash tray.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Ash Tray
    G00382730Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Place the transmission selector lever to the "R" position.
  5. NOTE: Shown with the electric parking brake switch removed for clarity.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting & Connecting Electrical Connector
    G00382731Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  7. Detach the wiring harness bracket.
    1. Reposition the wiring harness.
    2. Detach the wiring harness bracket.
      Fig 4: Removing Wiring Harness Bracket
      G00382732Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Detach the selector lever cable. See Figure.
  9. Detach the transmission selector lever.
    • Remove the retaining bolts.
      Fig 5: Removing & Installing Selector Lever Retaining Bolts
      G00382733Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. Disconnect the ignition switch interlock cable.
    1. Detach the ignition switch interlock cable.
    2. Disconnect the ignition switch interlock cable.
      Fig 6: Removing Ignition Switch Interlock Cable
      G00382734Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.