Shift Panel Removal/Installation: MTX

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Shift lever knob (See SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
Using a remover tool, move the shift panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3), and (4) shown in the figure, and detach the clips and hooks.

Fig 1: Moving Shift Panel Using Remover Tool
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Move the shift panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the guides.

Fig 2: Removing Shift Panel
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NOTE:
- When replacing the shift panel, press the tabs in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and remove the console mat.
Fig 3: Pressing Shift Panel Tabs
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Install in the reverse order of removal.