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 )
Shift the shift lever to R.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut Securing Shift Cable End
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Unlock the retainer lock (A).

Fig 2: Unlocking Retainer Lock
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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: Pushing Retainer Lock Into Socket Holder Retainer To Lock 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: Locating Shift Lever Connector
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Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (B) and nut (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D).