Gearshift Lever: Disassembly

Remove the floor console.
Shift the gearshift lever into the third gear.
Detach the gearshift cable from the gearshift lever (gearshift linkage shown removed for clarity).

Fig 1: Detaching Gearshift Cable From Gearshift Lever
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Detach the selector cable from the selector lever (gearshift linkage shown removed for clarity).

Fig 2: Detaching Selector Cable From Selector Lever
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Remove the gearshift linkage upper housing retaining bolts (gearshift linkage shown removed for clarity).

Fig 3: Removing Gearshift Linkage Upper Housing Retaining Bolts
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NOTE: Note the position of the retaining plate.

Fig 4: Removing Gearshift Linkage Upper Housing

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Remove the gearshift linkage upper housing (gearshift linkage shown removed for clarity).
Remove the selector lever circlip.
- Discard the circlip.
- Remove the washer.
Fig 5: Removing Washer
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Remove the selector lever.

Fig 6: Removing Selector Lever
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