Gearshift Lever: Removal

Remove the gearshift knob.
Open the storage compartment door.
Remove the floor console finish panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the LH floor console trim panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .

Fig 1: View Of LH Floor Console Trim Panel
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Disconnect the shift cable and the select cable from the gearshift lever.

Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable And Select Cable
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NOTE: Carefully disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base. Do not damage the gearshift cable retainers.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Gearshift Cables From Gearshift Lever Base

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Disconnect the gearshift cables from the gearshift lever base.
Remove the 4 gearshift lever nuts.

Fig 4: View Of Gearshift Lever Nuts
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Remove the gearshift lever assembly.