Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Move the shift lever to "N" range.
2. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
3. Remove the knob & boots (A) by pulling in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.
   Fig 1: Remove Boots From Console Upper Cover

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4. Remove the floor console assembly.

   (Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT " Body - "Console")

5. Disconnect the main connector (A).
   Fig 2: Locate Main Connector

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6. Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.
   Fig 3: Locate Shift Cable

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7. Remove the shift lever assembly (A).

Tightening Torque: 

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

Fig 4: Locate Shift Lever Assembly

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