Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the center console. (Refer to 'CONSOLE ' in BD group).
Remove the snap pin (A) and the clips (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pin And Clips
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Remove the clip (A) from the shift cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable Clip
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening torque :

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

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the retainer (A) and the nuts (B).
Tightening torque :

11.8~14.7N.m (1.2~1.5kgf.m, 8.7~10.8Ib-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Retainer And Nuts
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Remove the cable assembly from the transaxle. (Refer to REMOVAL Manual Transaxle's removal).
Remove the select and shift cable assemblies.