Shift Lever Assembly: Removal

SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly
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1. Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

Fig 2: Identifying Floor Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly
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1. Remove the floor shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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1. Remove the clip and separate the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
  HINT:
  
  When the transmission control cable end is pressed, it can be removed from the floor shift lever.
  
  NOTE: The nut may be loosened (up to approx. 1 mm), however, never remove it.
REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Floor Shift Assembly Bolts
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1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 4 bolts.
3. Remove the transmission floor shift assembly.