Shift Lever Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS components locations, precautions and procedures in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing repairs or service.

1. Remove the steering column upper and lower covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Shift the transmission into the N position.
4. Remove the cable and nut (A), then separate the shift cable (B) from the shift lever.
   Fig 1: Removing The Cable & Nut, & Separating The Shift Cable From The Shift Lever

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5. Rotate the socket holder (C) on the shift cable a quarter turn; the tab (D) on the socket holder will be in the opening (E) of the shift cable bracket (F). 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 (G) and damper (H).
6. Remove the connector lock (A) from the immobilizer receiver unit 5P connector, then disconnect the 5P connector (B) and 7P connector (C) from the immobilizer receiver unit.
   Fig 2: Removing The Connector Lock From The Immobilizer Receiver Unit 5P Connector & Disconnecting The 5P Connector & 7P Connector From The Immobilizer Receiver Unit

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7. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and park pin switch connector (B).
   Fig 3: Disconnecting The Shift Lock Solenoid Connector & Park Pin Switch Connector

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8. Remove the three bolts securing the shift lever assembly, remove the harness clamp (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D).