Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Pull the knob (A) in the direction of "F" and remove the knob.

Fig 1: Pulling Knob In "F" Direction
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Disconnect the connector (B) from the shift lever.
Disconnect the fixing clips (A) of wiring.

Fig 2: Locating Wiring Fixing Clips And Shift Lever Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable.
1. Remove the snap pin (A).
2. Disconnect the cable eye end (B) from the shift lever.
3. Disconnect the cable socket (C) from the shift lever.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable Socket From Shift Lever (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable Socket From Shift Lever (2 Of 2)
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CAUTION:
- Lug (A) must assemble upward.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Lug
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- Bending area (A) must assemble the front.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bending Area
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- Push in the cable socket at bracket of AT lever and must confirm that assembly sound and portion (A) of sock protrude from cap of socket.
  - Portion (A) located inside the cap before assembled.
  - Portion (A) must protrude after socket assembled.
  Fig 7: Locating Portion Inside Cap
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Remove the bolts and then shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Shift Lever Assembly
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