Drive Selection Switch Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the selector lever knob. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Turn over the removed shift panel and remove the boots from the securing parts shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Shift Panel And Boots Securing Parts
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Installing Drive Selection Switch With Screws

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