Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the shift lever knob & boots assembly (A) by Pulling in the upside.

Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Knob And Boots Assembly
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the shift lever switch connector (A).

Fig 2: Shift Lever Switch Connector
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Remove the wiring fastener (A) from the shift lever assembly.

Fig 3: Wiring Fastener And Shift Lever Assembly
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Separate the lever pin (B) and then remove the shift cable (A).

Fig 4: Lever Pin And Shift Cable
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Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by loosening the bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:

1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m

Fig 5: Removing Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When installing, set room side shift lever and T/M side lever to "N" position.