Shift Lever Removal

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the transmission to N.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut Securing Shift Cable End
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Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the corner (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift lever bracket base (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable By Twisting Shift Cable Guide
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Disconnect the shift lock solenoid/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (A), and remove the harness clamps (B) from the shift lever bracket base.

Fig 3: Removing Harness Clamps From Shift Lever Bracket Base
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Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the shift lever assembly.