Select Lever: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Move the select lever to "N" position.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. NON-TURBO model
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >, < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >

TURBO model

< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >,< Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
Disconnect the cable from select lever, and then remove the cable bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Bracket
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the console box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Disconnect the connectors, then remove the four bolts to take out the select lever assembly from body.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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