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Removal [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

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  1. SECURE VEHICLE 
    1. Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.
      WARNING:
      • Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
      • If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.
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  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [11/2023 - ]

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2023 - ]

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2023 - ]

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [11/2023 - ]

  7. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2020 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2023 - ]

  8. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2023 - ]

  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2023 - ]

  10. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Move the shift lever to N.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
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    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly with the clip from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
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    4. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the transmission control cable assembly.
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  11. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the shift lever position sensor connector.
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    2. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever from the shift lever position sensor.
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    3. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the tabs of the lock plate.
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      *1 Lock Plate
      *a Protective Tape
    4. Remove the lock nut and lock plate from the shift lever position sensor.
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      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Lock Plate
    5. Remove the 2 bolts and shift lever position sensor from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
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