Shift Lever Assembly: Removal

REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Separate the 3 clamps, and disconnect the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly And Clamps
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2. Remove the clip and disconnect the control select cable from the shift lever assembly.
3. Disconnect the control shift cable from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable And Select Cable
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4. Using a screwdriver, pull out the transmission control cable.
  NOTE: Do not remove the stopper. If it is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Stopper Of Transmission Control Cable
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5. Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
  NOTE: Do not rotate the nut excessively as it may damage the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Transmission Control Cable And Shift Lever Retainer
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REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Shift Lever Assembly And Bolts
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