Repair Procedures: Removal

Shift the gear to "3rd".
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the shift & select cable.
1. Remove the pin (A) and washer (B).
2. Make unlock clip (C) and then remove the shift & select cable and the clip (C) from the bracket.
Fig 1: Locating Pin, Washer And Clip
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the select cable (B) by removing the snap pin (A).

Fig 2: Locating Select Cable And Snap Pin
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Remove the shift cable (A).

Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable
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Remove the control cable socket (A).

Fig 4: Removing Control Cable Socket
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Remove the shift cable retainer (A) after loosening the nuts. Then, remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the vehicle interior.

Fig 5: Locating Shift Cable Retainer

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