Shift Lever: Disassembly

Remove the 3 bolt and shift position sensor.

1. Disconnect the clamp from the shift lever assembly.
2. Using a small screwdriver, release the secondary locking device.
3. Using a small screwdriver, release the locking log of terminals 1 and 3, and pull the terminals out of the rearward.
4. Remove the shift illumination lamp wire subassembly from the shift lever subassembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the shift illumination lamp wire subassembly.

Fig 1: Releasing Secondary Locking Device Using Small Screwdriver

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1. Disconnect the connector from the shift lock ECU.
2. Using a small screwdriver, release the locking log of the 2 terminals and pull the terminals out of the rearward.
3. Reconnect the connector to the shift lock ECU.
   Fig 2: Pulling Terminals Out Of Rearward Using Small Screwdriver

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4. Remove the bolt and shift lock solenoid assembly.
5. Remove the link assembly and compression spring from the shift lock solenoid.
   Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Shift Lock Solenoid Assembly

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6. Using long-nose pliers, pull out the slotted spring pin from the link assembly.
7. Remove the link from the plunger.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Slotted Spring Pin Using Long-Nose Pliers

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Remove the bolt and shift lock ECU.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt And Shift Lock ECU

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