Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the floor console.
(Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE )
Remove the air duct.
Disconnect sports mode connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Sports Mode Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts (C-4 ea).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Shift Lever Assembly With Bolts
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