## Automatic Transmission

#### Shift Lever Removal

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1. Remove the ash tray, then remove the center console lower cover.
2. Remove the shift lever control panel.
3. Shift the lever to position.
4. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the sift cable end holder (B).

5. Remove the shift cable lock (C) holding its middle (D) with needle-nose pliers (E) from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder.

NOTE: Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.

6. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) counterclockwise a quarter turn; the projection (C) on the socket holder faces direction to remove. Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket (D).

NOTE: Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (E) and damper (F).

7. Remove the bracket (A).

8. Disconnect the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector (6P) (B).
9. Cover around the opening of the console with tape to prevent damage to the console.
10. Remove the 4 bolts (C), then remove the shift lever assembly (D); lift it up slightly, clear the harness, rotate counterclockwise a quarter turn, then lift up and remove.