Shift Lever: Removal

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE HEATER SEAT SWITCH CONSOLE BASE (w/o Seat Heater System) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE HEATER SEAT SWITCH CONSOLE BASE (w/ Seat Heater System) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 3 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable from the shift lever assembly.
2. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly while pushing the 2 claws of the floor shift cable.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting End Of Transmission Control Cable From Shift Lever Assembly
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REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector And Transmission Control Switch Wire Connector
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2. Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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