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 boots securing parts shown in the figure below.

Fig 1: Removing Boots From Boots Securing Parts
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Drive Selection Switch Components Location
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