Shift Lever Removal

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Apply the parking brake, and move the shift lever to N.
Remove the nut (A) securing the shift cable end (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End And Nut
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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 socket holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (F).

Fig 2: Rotating Socket Holder On Shift Cable
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Disconnect the shift lock solenoid/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the bolts (B) and the nuts (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D).