Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

Remove the floor Interior console assembly. Refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) .
Remove the select cable snap pin (A) and the clip (B) from the select cable assembly.

Fig 1: Select Cable Snap Pin
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Fig 2: Select Cable Clip
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Remove the clip (A) from the shift cable.
CAUTION: Set securely.

Fig 3: Shift Cable Clip
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Remove the shift lever assembly (B) after removing shift lever assembly installation bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
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Fig 5: Shift Lever Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position.