Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

Shift Lever Assembly Replacement 

1. Remove the knob (A) by Pulling in the direction of the arrow.
Fig 1: Shift Knob
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2. Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to CONSOLE .
3. Disconnect sports mode connector (A).
Fig 2: Shift Cable Adjusting Nut
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4. Remove the shift cable (B).
   Fig 3: Shift Cable

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5. 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 4: Shift Lever Assembly & Bolts

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6. 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.