Shift Lever Removal

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Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Move the shift lever to R.
Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable End
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Unlock the retainer (A).

Fig 2: Unlocking Retainer
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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 3: Pushing Retainer Lock
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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 4: Sliding Socket Holder Away From Bracket
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Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector
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Remove the shift lock solenoid connector, the park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector, and the harness cover (C) from the shift lever bracket base.
Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (D), then remove the shift lever assembly (E).