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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the knob (A) by pulling it in the direction of upward after removing the boots from the console upper cover.
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  2. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the select cable.
    1. Remove the snap pin (A).
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    2. Remove the select cable (A) from the shift lever.
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  4. Remove the shift cable.
    1. Remove the snap pin (A) in the direction of the arrow.
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    2. Remove the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.
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  5. Remove the shift lever assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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