Repair Procedures: Removal

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

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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear air duct after loosening the mounting nut.

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Disconnect the main connector (A) and then remove the wiring mounting clips (B) from the shift lever.

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Remove the shift cable from the shift lever pin after removing the snap pin (A).

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Remove the cable socket (A) from the shift lever.

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Remove the shift lever (A) after loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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