Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the center console.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Disconnect the sports mode connector (A).

Fig 1: Sports Mode Connector
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Remove the shift cable assembly (A) from the shift lever assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable Assembly From Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 12.7 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.3 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 9.4 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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Remove the clip (C).
Remove the shift cable (A) from the inhibitor by removing the nut (B).
Tightening torque:

12.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Shift Cable, Clip And Nut
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Remove the shift cable assembly (B) by removing the nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Shift Cable Assembly Nuts
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