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Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

Shift Lever Assembly Replacement 

  1. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) .
  2. Disconnect sports mode connector (A).
    Fig 1: Sports Mode Connector
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  3. Remove the shift cable (B).
    Fig 2: Shift Cable
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  4. 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: Shift Lever Assembly & Bolts
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  5. 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.