Shift Lever Removal

Remove the front console (see FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the transmission into the R position.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end, then separate the cable end from the shift lever.

Fig 1: Separating Cable From Shift Lever
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Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the projection (C) on the socket holder faces direction to remove. Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base (D). Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (E).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Cable Bracket
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Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and park pin switch/indicator lamp connector (B).

Fig 3: Removing Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the shift lever assembly.