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Gearshift Lever Assembly: Removal

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  1. Shift the transmission into the "R" position.
  2. Remove the console panel. See CONSOLE PANEL .
  3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end (A), then separate the end from the gearshift lever assembly. See Fig 1.
  4. 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 of the gearshift lever bracket base (D). See Fig 2. Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the gearshift lever bracket base (D). Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (E) and damper (F).
  5. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A) and the A/T shift switch connector (B). See Fig 3.
  6. Remove the four bolts (C) securing the gearshift lever bracket base, then remove the gearshift lever assembly.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Shift Cable From Gearshift Lever Assembly
G00153616Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable From Bracket Base
G00153640Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 3: Identifying Gearshift Lever Assembly Electrical Connectors
G00153641Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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