Select Lever: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Set the select lever to the "N" range.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
- SOHC model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- DOHC turbo model
  < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Disconnect the cable from select lever, and then remove the cable bracket.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cable From Select Lever
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the console box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Disconnect the connectors, then remove the four bolts to take out the select lever assembly from the body.

Fig 3: Removing Select Lever Assembly Four Bolts
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