Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

• 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.