Repair Procedures: Removal

Move the shift lever to "N" range.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the shift cable (B) from the bracket (c).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable, Bracket And Nut
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Remove the knob (A) and boots (B) by pulling them in the direction of the arrow after separating the boots from the console upper cover.

Fig 2: Removing Knob And Boots
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "CONSOLE ")
Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable
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Remove the cable retainer (A) by loosening the nuts (B)
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Locating Cable Retainer And Nuts
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Remove the shift cable by pulling it inward.