Selector Mechanism Without Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air duct in the center console. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR ROUTING AND AIR DISTRIBUTION IN VEHICLE INTERIOR .

-- Disconnect the connector from the selector mechanism to the vehicle wiring harness.

-- Position the selector lever on the selector mechanism in the "N" position. The cable can only be loosened in this position.

-- Remove the center tunnel heat shield under the selector mechanism. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELDS .

-- Remove the plugs, and remove the clip -arrow-.

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Replace the clip after removal.

-- Insert a large screwdriver in the grooves on the locking mechanism and turn 90° in the direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the cable from the selector mechanism.

-- Remove the bracket -A-, if equipped.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Mechanism & Bracket

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

-- Remove the selector mechanism -B- with the gearshift housing downward.