Shift Lever Housing Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, call 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Take care not to scratch the center console, dashboard, and related parts

Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the harness clamps

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clamps
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Remove the cotter pin (A), the washer (B), and the bolts

Fig 2: Identifying Cotter Pin And Washer
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Unlock the retainer (A)

Fig 3: Unlocking Retainer
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (B) counterclockwise (C) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (D) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer
Slide the socket holder (E), and the shift cable (F) out of the shift cable bracket (G) Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (H)
Remove the shift lever assembly (A) from the shift cable (B) and the select cable (C)

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly, Shift Cable And Select Cable
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Align the socket holder (A) on the shift cables (B) with the slot in the bracket base (C), then slide the holder into the base Install the shift cable ends (D) to the shift lever assembly (E) then install the shift lever assembly
NOTE: When installing the shift cable (shift lever side), position the serrated side (F) facing up

Fig 5: Aligning Socket Holder On Shift Cables With Slot In Bracket Base
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Install the bolts, the washer (A), and the cotter pin (B), then bend the cotter pin ends
NOTE: You can install the cotter pin from either direction

Fig 6: Washer And Cotter Pin With Torque Specifications
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install the harness clamps

Fig 7: Identifying Harness Clamps
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Install the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )