Repair Procedures: Removal

Pull the gear knob (A) in the direction of the "F" and remove it, and then remove the console upper cover (B). (Refer to INTERIOR .)

Fig 1: Pulling Gear Knob
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Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to INTERIOR .)
Take off the clip (A) and the clamp (B) and then remove the shift cable (C).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable
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Disconnect sports mode connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Sports Mode Connector
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Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the bolts (A-4ea).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly With Bolt
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Remove the shift cable assembly in the vehicle after removing the nuts (B) and the retainer (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly Nuts And Retainer
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Remove the cable from the bracket at transaxle assembly side (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM .)
Remove the shift cable at cabin room.