Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

• 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.