Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the shift lever knob (A) by turning the knob, the spring (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever Knob & Spring
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Remove the shift boot.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Boot
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Remove the center console. (refer to CONSOLE )
Remove the snap pin (A) and remove the select cable assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Pin
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Remove the cable assembly by pulling the marking parts.

Fig 4: Removing Cable Assembly
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Remove the shift lever assembly by removing the bolts (4ea).

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly & Bolts
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Remove the shift cable assembly (A) by loosening the clip.

Fig 6: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly
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Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Retainer & Nuts
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Remove the select and shift cable assembly from the transaxle. (refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE SYSTEM - 1.6L ).