Selector Lever: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Place the selector lever in the (D) position.
Fig 1: Identifying Drive (D) Position
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2. Gently pry up to remove the upper selector lever trim ring.
Fig 2: Removing Upper Selector Lever Trim Ring
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3. Lift the center console lid and remove the center console compartment tray.
Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Compartment Tray
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4. Remove the top finish panel.
Fig 4: Identifying Top Finish Panel
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5. Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever assembly.
   1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the selector lever.
   2. Remove the selector lever cable from the bracket.
Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable
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6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the selector lever.
Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Retainers
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7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the selector lever.
   1. Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.
   2. Remove the vehicle harness connector from the selector lever.
Fig 7: Identifying Connectors
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All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

8. Pull the all wheel drive (AWD) module straight back and remove it from the back of the selector lever.
Fig 8: Identifying All Wheel Drive (AWD) Module
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All vehicles 

9. Remove the 2 screws from the center console.
Fig 9: Identifying Screws
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10. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the selector lever assembly.
Fig 10: Identifying Bolts
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