Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the shift cable after removing a clip (A) and nut (B)
Tightening torque:

12.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Cable Clip And Nut
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NOTE: Do not reuse the clip (A).
Remove the floor console.
(Refer to Body - " FLOOR CONSOLE ")
Remove the air duct (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct
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Disconnect the shift cable (A) from the shift lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Cable Of Shift Lever
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Remove the retainer after removing nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Retainer Nuts
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