Shift Lever Removal

Remove the center console cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the transmission into R.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End Nut
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Press the holder lock release (A), and pull out the socket holder (B) on the shift cable (C) of the shift lever bracket base (D). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (E).

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Holder
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Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector And Transmission Gear Selection Switch Connector
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Remove the harness clamps (C).
Remove the shift lever assembly.