A/T Shift Lever Removal

A/T Shift Lever Removal

1. Remove the following parts:

- Heater control panel; HVAC control unit (without climate control) HVAC Control Unit Removal/Installation (Without Climate Control) or climate control unit (with climate control) Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation
- Shift lever panel Shift Lever Panel Removal/Installation
- Dashboard center lower cover Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation

2. Shift the shift lever into R.

3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.






4. Unlock the retainer (A).






5. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A) counterclockwise (B) until it stops, and push the retainer lock (C) into the socket holder retainer to lock the retainer.






6. Lower the socket holder (A), then slide it to remove the shift cable (B) from the shift cable bracket (C). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (D).






7. Cover around the opening of the dashboard with tape to prevent damage to the dashboard.

8. Remove the shift lever mounting bolt and the nuts.

9. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the D3 switch/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light connector (B), and remove the shift lever assembly (C).