Repair Procedures: Removal

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

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

Fig 2: Locate Shift Lever Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable (A).

Fig 3: Disconnect Shift Cable
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Remove the Shift lever assembly.
1. Disconnect the wiring (A) from the shift lever assembly.
2. Loosen the mounting bolts (B).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  (B) 8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
Fig 4: Loosen Shift Lever Assembly Mounting Bolts
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