Selector Lever Handle, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Secure the vehicle from unintentional rolling.

-- Move the selector lever into "N".

It is not necessary to pull out the button -arrow- manually. The button locks in the installation position by itself when the handle is removed.

Fig 1: Handle With Button In Front

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-- Open the storage compartment door.

-- Grab under the shift cover by hand and by pulling upward unclip the cover.

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-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Cut the clamp -arrow- under the boot with a side cutter.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp

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-- Pull the knob up without pressing the button.