Select Cable: Removal

Prior to removal, set select lever to "N" position.
Remove under cover.
Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler. 2.5 L model
Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler, 3.0 L model.

Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Mufflers.
Remove heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Remove snap pin from range select lever.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin From Range Select Lever
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Remove plate assembly from transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
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Disconnect cable from select lever and then remove cable bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Cable Bracket
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Remove select cable from plate assembly.