Removal

U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

5. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY






(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.






(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever.






(c) Using a screwdriver, pull out the transmission control cable stopper.
NOTE: Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.





(d) Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
NOTE: Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the interior spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

6. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever.
7. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly from the shift lever assembly.