REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

5. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

6. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL

8. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

11. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

12. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the shift lever assembly.

13. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clips to separate the position indicator housing assembly from the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

(b) Disconnect the indicator light wire connector to remove the position indicator housing assembly.

14. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Slide Type)

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16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type)

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17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER CENTER COVER (w/o Console Box)

18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER CENTER COVER (w/ Console Box)

19. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT

20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH LOWER CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH

22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

23. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE

24. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE

25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL ASSEMBLY

26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

27. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD RETAINER

28. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

(b) Disconnect the transmission control switch connector and shift lock control ECU connector. Text in Illustration *1 Transmission Control Switch Connector *2 Shift Lock Control ECU Connector

(c) Disengage the clamp to separate the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.

(d) Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement.

29. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.

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

(c) Rotate the nut of the transmission control cable assembly counterclockwise approximately 270° and while holding the nut in that position, separate the cable outer of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever retainer.