Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

Remove the center console assembly.
(Refer to "CONSOLE ".)
Disconnect sports mode connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Sports Mode Connector
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Remove the shift cable (B).

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

9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Shift Lever Assembly And 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.