Floor Shift Assembly: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
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  1. SEPARATE NO. 1 FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD 
    1. Shift into the N position.
    2. Remove the nut and separate the No. 1 floor shift gear shifting rod from the connecting rod swivel.
    3. Fig 1: Separating No. 1 Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod
      G00894505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    1. Remove the console upper panel.
    2. Remove the box bottom mat.
    3. Remove the parking brake hole cover assembly.
    4. Remove the console box assembly.
  3. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
    3. Remove the floor shift lever assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Floor Shift Lever Assembly
    G00894506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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