Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the rear heating joint duct (A).

Fig 1: Remove Rear Heating Joint Duct
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 2: Locate Shift Cable Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable (A).

Fig 3: Disconnect Shift Cable
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Remove the shift cable retainer (A) by loosening the nut (B).
Tightening Torque:

11.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.2 ~1.5 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Loosen Shift Cable Retainer Nuts
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the shift cable.
1. Loosen the nut (C)
  Tightening Torque:
  
  9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
2. Remove the shift cable (B) from the bracket (A).
Fig 5: Locate Shift Cable Bracket
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Remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the interior.