Drive Selection Switch Removal & Installation: Notes

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
2. Remove the selector lever knob. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the shift panel component. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Selection Switch, Upper Panel And Screws

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