Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

Fig 1: Shift Knob

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Remove the center console assembly. Refer to INTERIOR (CONSOLE) .
Disconnect sports mode connector (A).

Fig 2: Sports Mode Connector
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Remove the shift cable (B).

Fig 3: Shift Cable
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Remove the shift lever assembly (B) by removing the bolts (A-4 ea).
Tightening Torque:

9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Shift Lever Assembly & Bolts
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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.