AWD : Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove control rod from control device assembly.
Shift the selector lever to "N" position.
Remove knob cover (A) below selector lever downward.
Pull lock pin (1) out of selector lever knob (2).
Remove selector lever knob.
Remove console finisher assembly and center console assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
CAUTION: When disconnecting selector lever position indicator connector from shift position switch, never twist or apply an excessive load to the connector.
Remove the rear ventilator duct 1 (with rear ventilation). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Knob And Lock Pin With Knob Cover (AWD)
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Disconnect control device harness connector.
Remove harness clips from control device assembly.
Shift the selector lever to "P" position.
Move passenger's seat to the end.
Remove control device assembly mounting bolts.
Slightly lift the control device assembly (1) and slide it rightward. Then pull it out in the diagonally right direction.

Fig 2: Lifting Control Device Assembly
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Remove selector lever position indicator from console finisher assembly.
1. Remove ashtray (front) (1) from console finisher assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Console Finisher Assembly Screw
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2. Remove insert finisher (1) from console finisher assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Console Finisher Assembly Finisher
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3. Remove the selector lever position indicator (1).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Position Indicator
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Remove adapter from control device assembly.
Remove dust cover and dust cover plate from control device assembly.
Remove dust cover plate from dust cover.
Remove shift lock unit from control device assembly.
Remove bracket from vehicle floor panel.