Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

Remove the center console assembly. For coupe, refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) . For sedan, refer to CONSOLE .
Disconnect sports mode connector (A).

Fig 1: Sports Mode Connector
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Remove the control cable (A).

Fig 2: Removing Control Cable
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts (B-4ea).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Shift Lever Assembly & Bolts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE: Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position.