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Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
- 2.5 L model
Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-4, REMOVAL . Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE EX(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL .
- 3.6 L model
Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE EX(H6DO)-5, REMOVAL . Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE EX(H6DO)-8, REMOVAL .
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm and remove the select cable from the shifter arm.
- CVT model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate ASSY, Washer (CVT Model)
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- AT model
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate ASSY, Washer (AT Model)
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Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
- CVT model
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assy (CVT Model)
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- AT model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assy (AT Model)
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Disconnect the cable from arm assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Arm ASSY And Nut
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Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.

Fig 7: Identifying Cable Claw
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Remove the select cable from plate assembly.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply: