Shift Lever Removal

Move the shift lever to R.
Remove the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the A/T shift panel (see step 2 on A/T SHIFT PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
Release the lock tab (A) using a screwdriver, and remove the A/T gear position indicator (B).

Fig 1: Locating Lock Tab And A/T Gear Position Indicator
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Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Shift Cable End
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Unlock the retainer lock (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Lock
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Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.

Fig 4: Pushing Retainer Lock Into Socket Holder Retainer To Lock Retainer
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Slide the socket holder (A) away from the bracket as shown to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).

Fig 5: Locating Socket Holder, Shift Cable, Shift Cable Bracket And Shift Cable Guide
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Disconnect the shift lever 6P connector (A), and remove the shift lever 6P connector from the shift lever bracket base (B).

Fig 6: Locating Shift Lever 6P Connector And Shift Lever Bracket Base
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Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D).