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Removal Procedure

  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
  3. Remove the battery tray. refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Control Cable, Transaxle Range Switch Lever And Shift Control Cable Retainer Clip Tabs
    G05469796Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Using the J 36346, disconnect the shift control cable (1) from the transaxle range switch lever (4).
  5. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs (2) and remove the shift control cable from the shift control cable bracket (3).
  6. Remove the shift control lever knob. refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT .
  7. Remove the console. refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  8. Ensure that the shift control range select lever is in the park (P) position.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Control Cable From Shift Control Range Select Lever Pin
    G05469797Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Using the J 36346, disconnect the shift control cable from the shift control range select lever pin.
  10. Depress the shift control cable retainer clip tabs and remove the cable from the shift control.
    Fig 3: Identifying Shift Control Cable Grommet
    G05469798Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Remove the shift control cable grommet from the cowl.
  12. Note the shift control cable routing and remove the shift control cable from the vehicle.