Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Shift Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Engage the parking brake.
-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the air filter housing. For gasoline, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (DNVB) / AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (DSFA) / AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (DXHA)
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the connection -1-.
-- Remove the battery tray and the battery. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever :80-200 .
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.
- Never sharply bend or kink the operating cable.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
-- Remove the tunnel heat shield. Refer to FRONT HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the connector -2-.
- A second technician is required under the vehicle to remove the shift mechanism -1-.
-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.
-- Remove the selector mechanism downward.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.