Gearshift Lever Removal and Installation: Removal

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Position the gearshift lever into NEUTRAL.
Disconnect the boot from the console cover.
Lift the console cover upward to expose the shift control lever mechanism.

Fig 1: Lifting Console Cover Upward To Expose Shift Control Lever Mechanism
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Rotate the gearshift lever stop clamp and remove it.
Remove the gearshift lever from the gearshift lever shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Gearshift Lever Stop Clamp
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