Repair Procedures: Removal

Shift the gear to "N".
Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

Fig 1: Removing Knob
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the main connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Main Connector
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Remove the shift cable.
1. Remove the shift cable from the shift lever pin after removing the snap pin (A).
2. Remove the cable socket (B) from the shift lever.
Fig 3: Removing Cable Socket From Shift Lever
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Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by loosening bolts and then remove the wiring mounting clips (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 4: Removing Shift Lever Assembly
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