Shift Lever Housing Replacement

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NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center console, dashboard, and related parts.

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the harness clamps (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clamps
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Remove the lock pin (A), the washer (B), the shift cable clip (C), and the shift cables (D) from the shift lever housing assembly (E).

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Pin, Washer, Shift Cable Clip, Shift Cables & Shift Lever Housing Assembly
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Remove the four bolts (A). Disconnect the shift cables (B) from the shift lever, then remove the shift lever housing (C).

Fig 3: Four Bolts, Shift Cables, Shift Lever And Shift Lever Housing With Torque Specifications
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Install the shift lever housing in the reverse order of removal.