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.
Repair procedures: Removal
- Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the control cable (A).
- Remove the main crash pad.
(Refer to "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the heater unit.
(Refer to "HEATER UNIT ")
- Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the nut (C).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side.
- Remove the control cable inside of cab.
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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.