Removal & Installation

Remove shift lever boot/gaiter. See GAITER (SELECTOR LEVER COVER) FOR SHIFT TOWER . Remove rear exhaust system. See REAR SILENCER/EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Undo screws (1) and remove front heat shield. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Front Heat Shield

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Undo screws (1) and remove center heat shield. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig 2. Release shift cables from retaining fixtures on vehicle floor.

Fig 2: Removing Center Heat Shield

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Release screws (1). Detach shift lever housing (2). See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Detaching Shift Lever Housing

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Use care to not damage locking tabs on cover. Lift out locking tabs and release shift lever cover. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Lifting Out Locking Tabs

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During installation, locking tabs (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged. Replace seals if defective. See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Tabs

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Use suitable pliers to detach shift cable assemblies (1).

Remove clips (2) and pull shift cable assemblies out of housing. See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Removing Clips & Pulling Shift Cable Assemblies Out Of Housing

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