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Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

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First check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft code.
Move selector lever to "P" position.
With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Remove selector lever handle.
Remove center console, refer to 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Disconnect locking cable on selector mechanism from locking lever. Refer to Locking cable, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Lock Solenoid Connector

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Separate connector - 1 - of printed circuit board.
Carefully pry retainer - 3 - for connector for selector lever lock solenoid - 2 - out of selector bracket using a screwdriver.
Separate connector - 2 - for selector lever lock solenoid.

Fig 2: Identifying Four Corners Of Frame And Remove

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Carefully pry up four corners of frame - arrows - and remove.
Remove front securing nuts for selector mechanism (Qty. 2).

Fig 3: 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 4: Unhook Selector Lever Cable From 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. Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS .

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 5: Identifying Selector Mechanism Bolts A & B

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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 6: 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.
Completely remove selector mechanism from tunnel.