Shift Lever: Disassembly: Disassembly

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REMOVE INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the indicator light wire sub-assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Indicator Light Wire Sub-Assembly
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2. Remove the position indicator bulb from the indicator light wire.
3. Remove the position indicator bulb cap from the position indicator bulb.
4. Separate the transmission control switch connector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Switch Connector
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5. Using a screwdriver, release the stopper.
  1. w/o Smart Key System
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Stopper (w/o Smart Key System)
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  2. w/ Smart Key System
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Stopper (w/ Smart Key System)
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6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the locking lug of terminals, and pull the terminals out from the rear.
  1. w/o Smart Key System
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Locking Lug Of Terminals (w/o Smart Key System)
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  2. w/ Smart Key System
    
    Fig 6: Identifying Locking Lug Of Terminals (w/ Smart Key System)
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REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Shift Lock Control ECU Sub-Assembly
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the shift lock control ECU sub-assembly.