Shift Lever: Removal

Remove the console under cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Console Under Cover
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Remove the console rear cover (A) and console assembly mounting bolts (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Console Rear Cover
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Fig 3: Identifying Console Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the console assembly (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Console Assembly
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Remove the console upper cover (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Console Upper Cover
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Remove the front console (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Front Console
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Disconnect the control cable (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Control Cable (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Identifying Control Cable (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the sports mode connector (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Sports Mode Connector
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
NOTE: Loosen the two bolts of both side linkage (B).

Fig 10: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the retainer and nuts.
NOTE: In case, remove the crush pad and cowl cross bar. (refer to BODY (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) and HEATER UNIT )
Remove the control cable assembly from the transaxle. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE )
Remove the control cable.