Shift Lever Removal

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Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Move the shift lever to R
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End With Nut
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Unlock the retainer (A)

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer

Fig 3: Rotating Socket Holder Retainer Counterclockwise
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Slide (A) the socket holder (B) to remove the shift cable (C) from the shift cable bracket (D) Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (E)

Fig 4: Identifying Socket Holder, Shift Cable, Shift Cable Bracket And Cable Guide
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Disconnect the shift lever 6P connector (A), and remove the shift lever 6P connector from the shift lever bracket base (B)

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever 6P Connector, Shift Lever Bracket Base And Shift Lever Mounting Bolts
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Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D)