Required tools:
* 13 mm socket wrench
* Flat head screwdriver
*Plastic crowbar or flat head screwdriver
Procedure:
1. Preparation:
* Make sure the car is in park mode and the handbrake is on.
* Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Removing the center console:
*Using a flathead screwdriver, pry up and remove the trim around the shift lever.
* Remove the two bolts using a 13mm socket wrench that secure the center console.
* Carefully remove the center console.
3. Removing the gear shift cover:
* Slide the shift lever boot up towards the console.
*Using a plastic crowbar or flat head screwdriver, remove the spring clip that secures the case.
* Remove the gear shift cover.
4. Disconnecting gear shift cables:
* Disconnect the shift cables by removing the bolts using a 13mm socket wrench.
* Remove the gearshift cables.
5. Removing the gear shift lever:
* Remove the bolts that secure the shift lever to the base.
* Carefully lift up the gearshift lever and remove it.
6. Installation:
* Install the shift lever in reverse order by performing steps 1-5 in reverse order.
* Make sure the shift cables are installed and tightened correctly.
* Check the gear shift operation after assembly.
Note:
* It may be necessary to move the vehicle into neutral to facilitate removal of the shift lever.
*If you have difficulty performing this procedure, please seek professional help.