Repair Procedures: Removal

Shift the gear to "N".
Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover.

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Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the shift lever main connector.
Remove the shift lever (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the snap pin (A) and shift cable fixing clip (B).

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Remove the shift cable from the shift lever after loosening the screws (A).
Tightening torque:

0.69 - 1.37 N.m (0.07 - 0.14 kgf.m, 0.51 - 1.01 lb.ft, 6.08 - 12.15 lb.in)

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