Repair Procedures: Removal

Move the shift lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Remove the knob & boots (A) by pulling in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Main Connector
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Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Lever
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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: Removing Shift Lever Assembly
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