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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the console.
  3. Lift up on the cable retainers.
  4. Disconnect the cable ends from the shifter.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Ends From Shifter
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  5. Depress the locking tabs and remove the forward cable from the anchor.
  6. Remove the Air Inlet Duct.
    Fig 2: Depressing Locking Tabs
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  7. On the transmission end, disconnect the cable from the shift actuator.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable From Shift Actuator
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  8. Remove both cables from the underhood cable bracket.
  9. Position aside the passenger front carpet.
    Fig 4: Removing Cables From Underhood Cable Bracket
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  10. Remove the right rear floor duct elbow.
    Fig 5: Removing Right Rear Floor Duct Elbow
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  11. Separate the grommet from the floor plan.
  12. Pull the cables through the passenger floor opening.
    Fig 6: Separating Grommet From Floor Plan
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