- Remove the ash tray, then remove the centre console lower cover.
- Remove the shift lever console panel.
- Shift the shift lever to
position. - Slide the lock tab (A) down, then pull the shift cable lock (B) at the joint in the shift cable end and shift cable end holder.
- Shift the shift lever to
position, then separate the shift cable end (C) from the shift cable end holder (D). - Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counter-clockwise a quarter turn; the projection (C) on the socket holder faces the direction to remove. Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket base (D).
NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (E).
- Remove the bracket (A).
- Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (B).
- Cover around the opening of the console with tape to prevent damage to the console.
- Remove the four bolts (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D); lift it up slightly, clear the harnesses, rotate counter-clockwise a quarter turn, then lift up and remove.
