Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the knob & boots (A) by pulling it 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 - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the rear heating joint duct (A).

Fig 2: Locating Rear Heating Joint Duct
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Disconnect the shift lever main connector.

Fig 3: Locating Shift Lever Main Connector
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Remove the wiring (A) from the shift lever assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Shift Lever Assembly Wiring
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Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts.
Tightening torque :

9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Locating Shift Lever Assembly With Bolts
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