Shift Lever Removal

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the shift lever into R.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut Securing Shift Cable End
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Unlock the retainer (A).

Fig 2: Unlocking Retainer
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push in the retainer (C) to lock it.

Fig 3: Rotating Socket Holder Retainer Counterclockwise Until It Stops
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Push the socket holder retainer (A) forward, then slide it to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift lever bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).

Fig 4: Locating Socket Holder Retainer, Shift Cable And Shift Lever Bracket
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Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A), park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (B), and the sensor cluster connector (C).

Fig 5: Locating Shift Lock Solenoid Connector, Park Pin Switch/A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Connector And Sensor Cluster Connector
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Remove the four bolts (D) securing the shift lever bracket (E), and remove the harness clamps (F), then remove the shift lever bracket.
Remove the shift lever bracket base (G).