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Shift Lever Removal

  1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the O/D switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting O/D Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid/Park Pin Switch Connector
    G01461870Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Shift the shift lever to the R position.
  4. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).
    Fig 2: Sliding Lock Tab Down On The Shift Cable End Holder
    G01461871Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle (D) with needle-nose pliers (E), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder.
    NOTE: Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
  6. Separate the shift cable end from the shift cable end holder.
  7. 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 socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the socket holder bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket.
    NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
    Fig 3: Rotating Socket Holder On The Shift Cable
    G01461872Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Shift Lever Assembly
    G01461873Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.