Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of upward after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

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2. Remove the floor console assembly.

   (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

3. Remove the select cable.
   1. Remove the snap pin (A).

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   2. Remove the select cable (A) from the shift lever.

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4. Remove the shift cable.
   1. Remove the snap pin (A) in the direction of the arrow.

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

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5. Remove the shift lever assembly (A) after loosening the mounting 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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