Except Sport Shift Model

Remove four washers and then detach rubber boot.
Remove bolts and then remove cable bracket and plate.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Cable Bracket & Plate
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Twist the select lever grip and then remove select lever grip.
Detach indicator cover and pattern plate.

Fig 2: Detaching Indicator Cover & Pattern Plate
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Disconnect solenoid assembly connector.
While pressing shift lock cancel button, remove shift lock solenoid assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Assembly While Pressing Shift Lock Cancel Button
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Remove illumination light.

Fig 4: Removing Illumination Light
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Remove illumination bulb.
Remove illumination light cover.

Fig 5: Removing Illumination Light Cover
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Remove stopper.

Fig 6: Removing Stopper
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Tilt lever forward and pull down to separate it from frame.

Fig 7: Tilting Lever Forward & Pulling Down To Separate It From Frame
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Remove clip, and "P" position switch with harness.

Fig 8: Removing Clip "P" Position Switch With Harness
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Remove detent spring

Fig 9: Removing Detent Spring
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Remove spring.
CAUTION: Wear goggles. Do not allow spring to fly out during removal.
Remove bolt and then disconnect lever upper and lever lower.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Lever Upper & Lever Lower
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