Shift Lever Removal

Disengage the 3 claws and clip, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel LH.

Disengage the 3 claws and clip, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel RH.

Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.

Disengage the guide and remove the center No.1 instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

Remove the 2 screws <B>.

Disengage the 2 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel box assembly.

Disengage the 3 claws.

Disengage the guide and remove the front No. 1 console box insert.

Disengage the 3 claws.

Disengage the guide and remove the front No. 2 console box insert.

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips and 2 guides, and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

Remove the console box carpet.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

Remove the 2 screws and the console box assembly.

Move the shift lever to N.

Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.

Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180°, and while holding the nut in place, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.

NOTICE:

Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

Disconnect the 2 connectors from the shift lever assembly.

Separate the 3 wire harness clamps from the shift lever assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever assembly.