Select Lever: Removal

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Lower the boot assembly vertically toward the lever. (Model with boot shifter)

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Lower the cover grip AT vertically toward the lever. (Model with gate shifter)

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Remove the clamp grip pin.

Model with boot shifter

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Model with gate shifter

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Remove the grip assembly.

Model with boot shifter

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Model with gate shifter

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Remove the front console panel. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
Remove the harness clip from the select lever assembly.

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Separate the floor carpet to three layers, and cut them while staggering their cut position as shown in the figure.

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Disconnect the harness connector.

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Remove four bolts.

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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust cover.

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Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

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Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.

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Lower the vehicle, and remove the select lever assembly from the room side.
NOTE: Pass the select cable from the underside of the vehicle to the room side.