Shift Lever Assembly: Removal

SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
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 )

Fig 2: Removing Floor Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly
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SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
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.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly
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REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 4 bolts.
3. Remove the transmission floor shift assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Floor Shift Assembly
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