Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the floor console.
(Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the air duct.
Disconnect the shift cable (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable
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Remove the retainer (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Retainer And Nut
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Remove the nut (C) from the manual control lever.
Tightening torque:

7.8~11.8 N.m (0.8~1.2 kgf.m, 5.8~8.7 lb-ft)
Remove the cable (B) from the bracket (A) at transaxle assembly side.
Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.

Fig 3: Removing Transaxle Assembly Side Bracket Cable
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