Shift Lever Assembly Removal

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.

for Manual Transaxle:
Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

for Automatic Transaxle:
Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws, and then remove the upper console panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Detach the 2 clips and 2 claws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch base.

Remove the 2 screws.

Detach the 2 clips and remove the cup holder box.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper rear console panel.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the console rear end panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 bolts and detach the wire harness clamp.

Remove the 2 screws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box.

Remove the 2 clips, and disconnect the cable ends of the control cable.

Using a screwdriver, release the cable locks of the shift cable and select cable.

Turn the lock nuts 180° counterclockwise and hold them in that position. Remove the shift cable and select cable while holding them.

NOTICE:

Do not push in the cable locks.

Detach the 4 wire harness clamps.

Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever.