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Selector Lever Cable - 6F50/6F55: Removal

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    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting , Lifting Points.

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    Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

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    Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
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    Release the 2 tabs, remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket.
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    Remove the selector lever cable bracket pushpin.
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    Position the drivers seat to the full rearward and downward position and fully recline the seat back.

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    Remove the LH floor console side trim panel.
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    NOTE: The console upper finish panel is removed for clarity.

    Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever.

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    Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever cable bracket and discard the selector lever cable retaining clip.

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      Release the 2 selector cable retaining tabs and pull the selector lever outward.
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    Position the carpet aside.
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    Release the selector lever cable from the pin-type retainer.
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    Remove the 2 nuts from the grommet, route the selector lever cable from the engine compartment through the floor and remove the selector lever cable from the passenger compartment.
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