LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Acura >> 1999 >> 3.2TL >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Servicing - A/T >> Shift Lever Removal

Shift Lever Removal

  1. Shift the transmission into the [R  ] position.
  2. Remove the console panel. See Console Panel.
  3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end (A), then separate the end from the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Cable
    G01159940
  4. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn, then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift lever bracket base (C).
    NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (D) and damper (E).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Lever Bracket Base
    G01159941
  5. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the A/T shift switch connector (B).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Shift Lock Solenoid Connector & A/T Shift switch Connector
    G01159942
  6. Remove the four bolts (C) securing the shift lever bracket base, then remove the shift lever assembly.