Select Cable: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (SOHC and DOHC non-turbo model)
- SOHC model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC 3.0 L model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the center and rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (DOHC turbo model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.
- 4AT
  
  Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin And Washer From Range Select Lever (4At)
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- 5AT
Fig 3: Removing Snap Pin And Washer From Range Select Lever (5At)
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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
- 4AT
  
  Fig 4: Removing Plate Assembly (4At)
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- 5AT
Fig 5: Removing Plate Assembly (5At)
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Disconnect the cable from arm assembly.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Cable From Arm Assembly
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Raise the pawl of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.

Fig 7: Removing Cable From Bracket
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Remove the select cable from plate assembly.