A/T Shift Lever Removal

A/T Shift Lever Removal

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the steering column covers Steering Column Removal/Installation, and lower the steering column.

3. Shift the shift lever to R.

4. Slide the lock tab (A) on the shift cable end holder (B) toward the shift cable socket holder.





5. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle with angle-jaw needle-nose pliers (D), and remove it from the shift cable end and the shift cable end holder. Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.

6. Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable end holder (B).






7. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the socket holder bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and the damper (G).






8. Disconnect the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector (A).





9. Remove the connector clamp and the harness clamp (B) from the bracket (C) on the steering column.

10. Disconnect the 7P connector (D) from the immobilizer control unit-receiver.

11. Cover the area around the opening in the dashboard with tape to prevent damage to the dashboard.

12. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts, and remove the shift lever assembly.