Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect the boot (A) from the console upper cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Console Upper Cover Boot
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Remove the center console assembly. (For Coupe, refer to CONSOLE . For Sedan, refer to CONSOLE )
Disconnect the select cable snap pin (A) and then disconnect the shift cable (C) after pressing cable clip (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Select Cable Snap Pin, Cable Clip, & Shift Cable
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Remove the clip (A) from the shift cable.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Cable Clip
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the retainer (A) and the nuts (B).
Tightening torque:

11.8~14.7Nm (1.2~1.5kgf.m, 8.7~10.8lb-ft)

NOTE: In case, remove the crash pad and cowl cross bar. (For Coupe, refer to CRASH PAD and COWL CROSS BAR . For Sedan, refer to CRASH PAD and COWL CROSS BAR .)

Fig 5: Identifying Retainer & Nuts
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Remove the cable assembly from the transaxle. (refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM- M5CF3 )
Remove the select and shift cable assemblies