Removal

U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: SHIFT LEVER: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization

2. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Removal

3. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System) Removal

7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

10. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

14. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX Removal

15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal

19. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

20. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.

(b) Turn the nut and disconnect the control cable from the shift lever retainer.

21. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors from the shift lever assembly.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and disconnect the shift lever assembly from the vehicle.