Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect (-) terminal from the battery in order to prevent current from flowing through wire.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery (-) Terminal
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Remove the shift lever knob by rotating counter clockwise.

Fig 2: Removing Shift Lever Knob
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Remove the indicator assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Indicator Assembly
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Remove the shift cable assembly (C) by pulling out the snap pin (A) and the socket (B).
NOTE: Remove the cable upward by pulling the marking part of the socket (B) with thumb.

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly, Snap Pin, & Socket
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Disconnect the sports mode switch connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Sports Mode Switch Connector
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Remove the shift lever assembly by removing bolts (4ea).

Fig 6: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the retainer by removing nuts (2ea) on the floor.

Fig 7: Identifying Retainer
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After removing the shift cable assembly from the transmission, pull the shift cable assembly inside the vehicle.
NOTE: In case of replacing the shift cable assembly, do this procedure.