Shift Lever: Removal

Remove the center console cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Cover
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Remove the center console mounting bolt (A) and screw (4EA) and remove the center console. (Refer to INTERIOR ).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect lever assembly electrical connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Assembly Electrical Connector
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Remove the control cable cotter pin (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Control Cable Cotter Pin
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Remove control cable hold (lever side).
Remove the shift lock cable P-LOCK cam (A).
Remove the shift lock cable mounting nut (B). (Nut: 1EA)

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lock Cable Mounting Nut
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Remove the shift lever bolt (A). (Bolt: 4EA)

Fig 6: Identifying Shift Lever Bolts
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Remove the shift lever assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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