Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the center console assembly.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the air duct (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct
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Disconnect the shift cable (A) and then remove the shift cable (B) after pressing the shift cable socket (C) in the direction of "F".

Fig 2: Pressing Shift Cable Socket
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NOTE:
Installing method for shift cable lever side
- Install the cable socket part to the lever assembly securely after adjusting the wings (A) of cable socket part upward.
- Install the cable socket part to the lever assembly securely after adjusting the projection (B) to prevent wrong assembly upward.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Cable Socket To Lever Assembly
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Shift lever assembly connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Connector
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) 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 5: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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