Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove gearshift knob by pushing down and rotating 1/4-turn clock-wise (Figure 1).




Figure 1 Gearshift Knob Removal/Installation






3. Remove gearshift boot from center console by disengaging at three (3) retaining clips (Figure 2).




Figure 2 Gearshift Boot Removal/Installation






4. Apply park brake to allow park brake handle to clear center console upon removal.
5. Remove two (2) cupholder bottom plugs (Figure 3).




Figure 3 Cup Holder Plugs


1 - CUPHOLDER PLUG (2)

6. Remove four (4) center console-to-gearshift mechanism screws. Remove console assembly (Figure 4).




Figure 4 Center Console Removal/Installation (LHD Shown - RHD Similar)






7. Remove center console support bracket (Figure 5).




Figure 5 Center Console Support Bracket






8. Remove crossover cable retainer clip (Figure 6).




Figure 6 Crossover Cable Retainer Clip






9. Remove crossover cable from gearshift mechanism (Figure 7).




Figure 7 Crossover Cable at Gearshift Mechanism






10. 2.4L Gas equipped models go to STEP 15. 2.5L TD models: Remove battery thermal shield (Figure 8).




Figure 8 Battery Thermal Shield


1 - BATTERY THERMAL SHIELD

11. Remove battery hold down nut, clamp, and battery (Figure 9).




Figure 9 Battery and Hold-Down Clamp






12. Remove battery tray (Figure 10). Disconnect battery temperature sensor.




Figure 10 Battery Tray


1 - BATTERY TRAY

13. Remove coolant recovery bottle from bracket.
14. Remove coolant recovery bottle mounting bracket (Figure 11).




Figure 11 Coolant Recovery Bottle Bracket






15. Disconnect crossover cable from transaxle crossover lever (Figure 12).
16. Remove crossover cable retainer clip and disengage cable from mount bracket (Figure 12).




Figure 12 Gearshift Cables at Transaxle






17. Raise vehicle on hoist.
18. Remove crossover cable from engine compartment, then remove cable from passenger compartment through opening in floor pan.