Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Move selector lever to "P" position.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever And Selector Lever Cable

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Pull selector lever cable - 1 - upwards off selector shaft lever - 4 -.
Remove securing clip - 3 - from support bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable & Retainer

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Unhook selector lever cable - 1 - from retainer - arrow - on engine.
Raise vehicle.
Remove bracket for catalytic converter from subframe and pull back; loosen double clamp. → - Repair Group 21

Do not remove catalytic converter but leave it lying on subframe.

Unhook selector lever cable from retainer on front heat shield.
Remove front heat shield for tunnel.
Separate middle heat shield for tunnel and push back.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Mechanism Bolts & Nuts

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First remove 4 nuts - arrows A -.
Then remove 2 bolts - arrows B -.
Carefully push cover with protective sleeve forward over selector lever cable. Do not damage protective sleeve in the process.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever, Cable & Securing Plate

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Pry selector lever cable - 3 - off selector lever - 2 - using a screwdriver.
Pull out securing plate - 1 - for selector lever cable on mounting bracket downwards.
Carefully pull selector lever cable out of mounting bracket.