Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the knob by pulling it in the direction of upward after removing the boots from the console upper cover.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - " FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the snap pin (A) and then remove the select cable from the select lever pin.

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Remove the cable sockets (A) from the shift lever.

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Loosen the shift lever mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.
[A Type]

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[B Type]

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