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Repair Procedures (M5GF2): Removal

  1. Remove the shift boot (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Boot
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  2. Remove the center console (A). Refer to CONSOLE .
    Fig 2: Identifying Center Console
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  3. Remove the snap pin (B) and the clip (A) from the select cable assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Pin And Clip
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  4. Remove the clip (A) from the shift cable assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Clip And Shift Cable Assembly
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  5. Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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  6. Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Retainer And Nuts
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  7. Remove the select and shift cable assembly (A) from the transaxle. Refer to REMOVAL .
Fig 7: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly
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