CONTROL LINKAGE

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Shift control lever to the neutral position.
2. Remove the air filter assembly. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Engine\Air Cleaner Housing\Service and Repair (QR25DE), See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Engine\Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose\Service and Repair (VQ35DE).
3. Remove the shift cable from the shift lever and cable bracket.
4. Remove the select cable from the select lever and cable bracket.
5. Remove the center console. Refer to See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Console\Service and Repair\Disassembly And Assembly.
6. Remove the shift cable from the control device assembly.
7. Remove the select cable from the control device assembly.
8. Remove the bracket covering the retainer grommet.
9. Remove the retainer grommet bolts and retainer grommet.
10. Remove the shift cable and select cable from the vehicle.
11. Remove the control device assembly bolts and the control device assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• After assembly, make sure control lever automatically returns to Neutral when it is moved to 1st, 2nd, or Reverse.
• When control lever is shifted to each position, make sure there is no binding or disconnection at each connection.