Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the console upper cover (A).
Pull the shift lever knob (B) upward to remove it.

Fig 1: Pulling Shift Lever Knob
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Remove the knob & boots (A) from the console upper cover.

Fig 2: Console Upper Cover Knob And Boots
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Remove the floor console.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Disconnect the connector (A) from the shift lever.

Fig 3: Shift Lever Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

Fig 4: Shift Lever Cable
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the four bolts.
Tightening torque:

9 ~ 14 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.51 ~ 10.12 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Shift Lever Assembly
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