Shift Lever Removal

Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and driver's center console lower cover (see step 4 under CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the transmission to R.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Removing Shift Cable End Nut
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Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift cable bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable Guide
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Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connectors & Shift Lever Assembly Fasteners
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Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the shift lever assembly.