Shift Lever: Removal

REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Connectors
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2. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Assembly
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3. Using a screwdriver, pull out the transmission control cable stopper.
  NOTE: Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Transmission Control Cable Stopper
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4. Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
  NOTE: Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the interior spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.
  
  Fig 4: Rotating Nut Counterclockwise
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REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Nuts And Shift Lever
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REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly from the shift lever assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly
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