Removal and Installation

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Place the floor shift selector level in the (D) position.

Fig 1: Placing Floor Shift Selector Lever in (D) Position
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Gently pry up to remove the upper shift lever trim ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Shift Lever Trim Ring
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Remove the top finish panel.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Top Finish Panel
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Remove the shift cable from the gearshift assembly.
1. Disconnect the shift cable end from the gearshift lever.
2. Remove the shift cable from the bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable From Bracket
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Remove the 2 nuts for the shift cable.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Removing Nuts For Shift Cable
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Loosen the bolt for the Z-bracket and rotate the Z-bracket counterclockwise to allow access to the shift cable bracket.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Rotating Z-Bracket Counterclockwise
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Disconnect the shift cable end from the manual lever.

Fig 7: Identifying Shift Cable End At Manual Lever
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Remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket.

Fig 8: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Cable Bracket
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.

To install the upper shift lever trim ring, orient the thick tab on the driver side front of the shifter and press into place.
Adjust the shift cable after installation. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .

Fig 9: Adjusting Shift Cable
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