Repair Procedures: Removal

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Shift the gear to "N".
Remove the knob & boots (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

Fig 1: Removing Knob & Boots
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Disconnect the main connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Main Connector
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Remove the shift cable after separating the snap pin (A).

Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable Snap Pin
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 4: Removing Shift Lever Assembly

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