Shift Lever Removal

Remove the center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the shift lever console trim (see SHIFT LEVER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Shift the shift lever into the R position.
Remove the shift cable insulator (A) from the shift cable (B).

Fig 1: Removing Shift Cable Insulator From Shift Cable
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Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).

Fig 2: Sliding Lock Tab Down On Shift Cable End Holder
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Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle with angle-jaw needle-nose pliers (D), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder. Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable, end holder (B).

Fig 3: Separating Shift Cable End From Shift Cable
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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 shift cable bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).

Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Cable Bracket
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Remove the shift lever mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Removing Shift Lever Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the park pin switch connector.
Remove the shift lever mounting bolt (A), and remove the shift cable bracket (B).

Fig 6: Removing Shift Lever Mounting Bolt And Shift Cable Bracket
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Remove the O/D switch/shift lock solenoid connector (C), then disconnect the connector.
Cover around the opening of the console with tape to prevent damage to the console.
Remove the shift lever assembly.