Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

Remove the center console.
(Refer to "INTERIOR (CONSOLE) " in BD group)
Disconnect the connector (A)
Remove the control cable (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Control Cable
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Remove the shift lock cable (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Cable
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Remove the wiring clip (A).
Remove the AT lever(shift lever) assembly (B) by removing the bolts (4ea).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Clip And AT Lever(Shift Lever) Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE: Adjust the shift lock cable.
(Refer to Adjustment .