Shift Lever Removal
Shift Lever Removal1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.
2. Remove the steering column covets, and lower the steering column.
3. Shift the transmission into the R position.
4. Slide the lock tab (A) on the shift cable end holder (B) toward the shift cable socket holder.
5. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle with angle-jaw needle-nose pliers (D), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder. Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
6. Separate the, shift cable end (A) from, the shift cable end holder (B).
7. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the socket holder bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the socket holder bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
8. Disconnect the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector (A).
9. Remove the connector clamp and harness clamp (B) from the bracket (C) on the steering column.
10. Disconnect the 7P connector (D) from the immobilizer control unit-receiver.
11. Cover around the opening of the dashboard with tape to prevent damage to the dashboard.
12. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts, and remove the shift lever assembly.