Removal & Installation: Removal

Shift the gear to "N".
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the main connector (A) and then remove the wiring fixing clip (B) from the shift lever.

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Remove the snap pin (A).

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

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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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