Protege & 626
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Remove center console. Place gearshift selector lever in Park. Unlock gearshift selector cable and slide lock cover in direction as shown. Ensure manual shaft is in "P". Lock gearshift selector cable, by sliding lock cover in direction shown. See Fig 1. Install center console. Move gearshift selector through all positions ensuring no components interfere with lever.