Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the select cable (B) by removing the snap pin (A).

Fig 1: Select Cable And Snap Pin
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Remove the shift cable (B) after removing the clip (A).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable
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Remove the cable socket (A) from lever assembly after pulling the cable socket clip in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Cable Socket From Lever Assembly
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Remove the retainer (A) after loosen the nut (B).

Fig 4: Cable Socket Retainer And Nut
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER for 2.0L or AIR CLEANER for 1.8L")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY for 2.0L or BATTERY for 1.8L")
Remove the shift & select cable.
1. Remove the pin (A) and washer (B).
2. Make unlock clip (C) and then remove the shift & select cable and the clip (C) from the bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Pin And Washers
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  NOTE:
  - Do not reuse the clip (C).
Remove the shift cable at cabin room.