Repair procedures: Removal

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Remove the shift lever knob (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever Knob
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Remove the center console. (For Coupe, refer to CONSOLE . For Sedan, refer to CONSOLE .)
Remove the shift cable assembly (B) by removing the clamp (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable Assembly & Clamp
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Disconnect the interlock switch connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Interlock Switch Connector
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Remove the shift lever assembly (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly
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Remove the retainer (A) and nuts (B).
NOTE: In case, remove the crash pad and cowl cross bar. (For Coupe, refer to CRASH PAD and COWL CROSS BAR . For Sedan, refer to CRASH PAD and COWL CROSS BAR .)

Fig 5: Identifying Retainer & Nuts
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Remove the shift cable assembly from the transaxle (refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM - A5CF2 ).
Remove the shift cable assembly.