Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the rear heating joint duct (A).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Heating Joint Duct
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 2: Rear Heating Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Shift Cable
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Remove the shift cable retainer (A) by loosening the nut (B).
Tightening Torque:

11.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.2 ~1.5 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Shift Cable Retainer And Nut
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the shift cable.
1. Loosen the nut (C)
  Tightening Torque:
  
  9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
2. Remove the shift cable (B) from the bracket (A).
  
  Fig 5: Shift Cable Bracket & Bracket
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Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.