Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:

Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION & CAUTION " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.

Place the shift lever in the "N" position.
Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to " HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")
Drain the coolant of hybrid cooling system.
(Refer to " COOLANT ")
Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.
(Refer to " HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT ")
Disconnect the TCM connector (A) and ECM connector (B).

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Remove the TCM (A) and ECM (B).

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Remove the HPCU tray (C) after removing the nut (A) and wiring mounting clips (B).

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Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the shift cable (B) from the bracket.

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Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to " FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

Remove the shift cable.

Remove the shift cable from the shift lever pin after removing the snap pin (A).

Remove the cable socket (B) from the shift lever.

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Remove the shift cable retainer (A) after loosening the nuts (B). Then, remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the vehicle interior.

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