Removal
U151F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
3. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER FRONT
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2
11. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH
13. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH
14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER
15. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
(b) Turn the socket of the transmission control cable assembly counterclockwise and remove the stopper cap.
(c) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
16. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the pattern select switch connector, the shift rock control computer connector, and the indicator light wire connector.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts and disconnect the shift lever assembly from the vehicle.