Removal & Installation (Probe)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 2 screws securing console armrest base and remove armrest base. Remove 2 screws securing console armrest compartment and remove compartment. Remove console finish panel from the shift console. Engage parking brake. Remove console lower forward kick panel.
- Disconnect all electrical connectors. Remove 2 gearshift lever knob screws and gearshift lever knob. See Fig 1. Remove 4 transmission control selector dial screws. Lift transmission control selector dial bezel upward and disconnect selector indicator lamp connector.
- Remove shift cable and bracket locknut. Remove 2 shift cable bracket bolts and remove shift cable. Remove 2 shift lock actuator bracket-to-gearshift lever screws. Disconnect 2 shift lock actuator electrical connectors. Loosen locknuts and remove shifter interlock cable. Remove 3 gearshift lever locknuts and one bolt and remove gearshift lever.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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