Shift Lever Removal

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Move the shift lever to R.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Removing Nut Securing Shift Cable End
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Unlock the retainer (A).

Fig 2: Unlock Retainer
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.

Fig 3: Rotating Socket Holder Retainer Counterclockwise And Retainer Lock
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Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).

Fig 4: Identifying Socket Holder, Shift Cable, Shift Cable Bracket And Shift Cable Guide
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Disconnect the shift lever 4P connector (A), and remove the shift lever 4P connector from the shift lever bracket base (B).

Fig 5: Identifying 4P Connector, Shift Lever Bracket Base And Mounting Bolts And Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D).