Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the air duct.
Disconnect the control cable (A).

Fig 1: Control Cable
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Disconnect the connector (A).
Disconnect the wire mounting clips (B).

Fig 2: Shift Lever Connector & Wire Mounting Clips
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Remove the bolts and then shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening Torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1lb-ft)

Fig 3: Shift Lever Assembly And Bolts
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