## Automatic Transmission

#### Shift Lever Removal (cont'd)

14-138

5-door Model

1. Remove the ash tray, then remove the centre console lower cover.
2. Remove the shift lever console panel.
3. Shift the shift lever to position.
4. 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.

5. Shift the shift lever to position, then separate the shift cable end (C) from the shift cable end holder (D).
6. 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).

7. Remove the bracket (A).

8. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (B).
9. Cover around the opening of the console with tape to prevent damage to the console.
10. 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.