Shifter, Transmission: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Shifter Connector & Mounting Fasteners

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Remove lower instrument panel bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, LOWER, REMOVAL BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, LOWER, REMOVAL .
Disconnect console housing wire connector (2).
Remove the mounting fasteners (1).

Fig 2: Locking Tab
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Use a flat blade screwdriver or equivalent to carefully lift the locking tab (1) up prior to removing the shifter cable from the shifter assembly.

Fig 3: Shifter Cable Locking Tab
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NOTE:
Do not use the cable itself as leverage to remove the cable end from the shifter, damage to the cable could result.
Disconnect the cable (1) from the shifter lever using a fork trim tool or the equivalent.
Remove the shifter assembly from the vehicle.