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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Move the shift lever to 4th gear.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Remove the control cable from the control shaft after removing the snap pins (A).
  5. Remove the shift cable (B) and select cable (C).
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  6. Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of upward after removing the boots from the console upper cover.
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  7. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

  8. Remove the select cable.
    1. Remove the snap pin (A).
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    2. Remove the select cable (A) from the shift lever.
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  9. Remove the shift cable.
    1. Remove the snap pin (A) in the direction of the arrow.
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    2. Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.
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  10. Remove the shift cable retainer (A) after loosening the nuts (B). Then, remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the vehicle interior.
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