Shift Lever: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER FRONT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )

Fig 1: Removing Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2 (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
2. Turn the socket of the transmission control cable assembly counterclockwise and remove the stopper cap.
3. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Cable End And Stopper Cap
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REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the pattern select switch connector, the shift rock control computer connector, and the indicator light wire connector.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Pattern Select Switch, Shift Rock Control Computer And Indicator Light Wire
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2. Remove the 4 nuts and disconnect the shift lever assembly from the vehicle.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Shift Lever Assembly Nuts
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