Shift Lever Removal

Remove these parts:
- Center middle panel (see INSTRUMENT VISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's middle panel (see PASSENGER'S MIDDLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Multi-purpose hook (see MULTI-PURPOSE HOOK REPLACEMENT )
- Center lower console (see RADIO POCKET 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: Unlocking 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
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Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).

Fig 4: Sliding Socket Holder Away From Bracket
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Disconnect the shift lever connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever Connector, Shift Lever Mounting Bolts, Nut And Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (B) and nut (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D).