Selector Lever: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket and discard the selector lever cable retaining clip.

Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retaining Clip
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NOTE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

Remove the selector lever bezel.
- With a non-marring tool, lift the selector lever bezel upward.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Bezel
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Open the storage compartment door.
Remove the floor console finish panel.
- Lift the floor console finish panel upward to release the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the traction/hazard/trunk switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the 2 ambient light electrical connectors, if equipped.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Floor Console Finish Panel
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Remove the carpet retainer from the selector lever stud and position the carpet aside.

Fig 5: Locating Carpet Retainer
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Detach the wiring harness retainer from the selector lever stud.

Fig 6: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer Of Selector Lever Stud
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Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.

Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever Electrical Connector
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Remove the 2 selector lever assembly nuts, the 2 selector lever assembly bolts and carefully lift the selector lever assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Assembly Nuts And Bolts
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