Repair Procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Rear Heating Joint Duct
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Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the retainer (A) by loosening the nuts (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Shift Cable Retainer & Nut
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Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the shift cable from the transaxle.
1. Remove the nut (C) from the manual control lever.
  Tightening torque:
  
  9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
2. Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A).
  
  Fig 4: Manual Control Lever Cable, Bracket & Mounting Nut
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Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.