Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
9. Remove the nut and lock nut to remove the manual plate (see Figure 2).
10. Remove the collar from the manual shaft (see Figure 3).
11. Remove the large lock ring holding the black CVT connector to the transmission case (see Figure 4).
^ Push the black CVT connector down inside the transmission case to remove it.