Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Make sure that parking brake is applied before removal and installation.

Place the selector lever in the "N" position.
Remove the center console assembly. Refer to ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .
Disconnect the CVT shift selector harness connector (1).
Remove the key interlock cable from the CVT shift selector assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

Fig 1: Location Of CVT Shift Selector Harness Connector
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Remove the bolts (A) from the CVT shift selector assembly (1).
Remove exhaust front tube, center muffler and heat plates. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

Fig 2: Locating CVT Shift Selector Assembly And Bolts
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Remove the plate (1) from the CVT shift selector assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate And CVT Shift Selector Assembly
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Remove the lock plate (1) from the control cable (2).

Fig 4: Locating Lock Plate And Control Cable
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Remove the control cable (2) from the CVT shift selector assembly.
Insert suitable tool at points (A) and (B) as shown in illustration, and press both tabs (E) and (F) at the front (C) and rear (D) slightly toward the center of the CVT shift selector assembly to remove the CVT shift selector assembly from the underside of the vehicle.

Fig 5: Locating Control Cable And Tabs
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