Repair Procedures: Removal

Move the shift lever to 4th gear.
Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the engine control module (ECM).
(Refer to Engine Control System - "Engine Control Module (ECM) ")
Disconnect the shift cable (B) and the select cable (C) after removing the snap pins (A).

Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable, Select Cable And Snap Pins
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Remove the shift lever knob & boot (A) pull both of them up.

Fig 2: Removing Shift Lever Knob And Boot
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Disconnect the select cable (B), after removing the snap pin (A).

Fig 3: Locating Select Cable And Snap Pin
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Remove the shift cable.
1. Remove the cable socket (A), after release the lock.
2. Remove the clip, in the shape of a "U" (B), from the cable end by spreading it towards both sides.
Fig 4: Removing Cable Socket
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Remove the retainer (A) after removing the nut (B-2 ea).

Fig 5: Removing Retainer
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Remove the control cable assembly from the vehicle.