Shift Lever Assembly 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.

Remove the 2 screws and the console box assembly.

Separate the 3 clamps, and disconnect the wire harness from the shift lever assembly.

Remove the clip, and disconnect the control select cable from the shift lever assembly.

Disconnect the control shift cable from the shift lever assembly.

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

NOTICE:

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

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

NOTICE:

Do not rotate the nut excessively as it may damage the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

Remove the 4 bolts and the shift lever assembly.