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Shift Lever Removal

Shift Lever Removal

1. Remove these items:
^ Center console panel
^ Center console rear trim
^ Center console

2. Move the shift lever to R.
3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.





4. Unlock the retainer (A).





5. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.





6. Move the socket holder (A), then slide it to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).





7. Type A Shift Lever: Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and-the park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (B).





8. Type A Shift Lever: Remove the shift lock solenoid connector, the park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector, and the harness cover (C) from the shift lever bracket base.
9. Type A Shift Lever: Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (D), then remove the shift lever assembly (E).
10. Type B Shift Lever: Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (B).





11. Type B Shift Lever: Remove the shift lock solenoid connector, the park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector, and the harness cover (C) from the shift lever bracket base.
12. Type B Shift Lever: Remove the shift lever mounting bolts (D), then remove the shift lever assembly (E).