Repair Procedures: Removal

Move the shift lever to "N" range.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER - 2.0L MPI NU ")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY - 2.0L MPI NU ")
Remove the shift cable (A) from the bracket after loosening a nut (B).

Fig 1: Removing Shift Cable From Bracket
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Remove the knob & boots (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

Fig 2: Removing Knob & Boots
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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body "FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the shift cable (A).

Fig 3: Removing Shift Cable
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Remove the shift cable retainer (A) after loosening the nuts. Then, remove the shift cable by pulling it toward the vehicle interior.

Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable Retainer

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