Selector Lever: Removal

Remove the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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Lift upward and open the storage compartment lid.
Lift upward on the rear of the upper console finish panel and remove the upper console finish panel.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Console Finish Panel
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Pull the floor console trim panel outward to release the retaining clips.

Fig 3: Releasing Floor Console Trim Panel Retaining Clips
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Push the front of the floor console trim panel downward to detach the trim panel from the pin-type retainer.

Fig 4: Locating Front Of Floor Console Trim Panel
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NOTE: Damage may occur to the center console if cardboard is not used to remove the floor console trim panel.

Position a piece of cardboard between the LH floor console trim panel and the center console.

Fig 5: Placing Cardboard Between Floor Console Trim Panel And Center Console
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Remove the LH floor console trim panel and cardboard simultaneously.

Fig 6: Locating LH Floor Console Trim Panel
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Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable From Selector Lever
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Remove the selector cable from the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 8: Removing Selector Cable From Selector Lever Cable Bracket
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Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 9: Locating Electrical Connector
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Cut floor console bridge where indicated in the illustration. Remove and discard the piece of floor console.

Fig 10: Locating Console Bridge Cutting Position
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NOTE: Selector lever removed for clarity.

Remove the 4 selector lever bolts and remove the selector lever from the vehicle.

Fig 11: Locating Selector Lever Bolts
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