Repair procedures: Removal

Remove the floor console.
Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .
Remove the air duct.
Disconnect sports mode connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Sports Mode Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Shift Cable
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts (C-4ea).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly And Mounting Bolts
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