Remove the floor console.
(Refer to Body - "Floor console")
Remove the air duct.
Disconnect the sports mode connector (A).
Disconnect the shift cable (A).
Remove the shift lever assembly (A) by removing the bolts (C-4ea).
Tightening torque :
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Set shift lever and inhibitor switch manual control lever to "N" position.