Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the air duct.
Disconnect the control cable (A).

Fig 1: Disconnect Control Cable
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Disconnect the connector (A).
Disconnect the wire mounting clips (B).

Fig 2: Locate Wire Mounting Clips
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Remove the bolts and then shift lever assembly (A).
Tightening Torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7N.m(0.9 ~ 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1lb-ft)

Fig 3: Locate Shift Lever Assembly Removing Bolts
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