Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable Bracket, Cable & Transaxle Range Switch Lever
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Using the J 36346, disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transaxle range switch lever (4).
Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the shift control cable from the shift control cable bracket (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Range Selector Lever (1 Of 2)
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Remove the transaxle range selector lever nut and lever.