installing the shifter, troubles Options

[Raves44]

hey there im trying to put a new shifter in my car and i am trying to get the old one out and im stuck. i cant figure out how to get the cables off of the shifter at the front of the shifter where there is a little hole for them to go through and i was searching for a thread on it and all i found was doing short throws and that didnt require take out the whole shift assembly so some help please and sorry if im posting a question that has been answered already i just cant find it hah thanks

[trdproven]

From what I remember, it does make it easier to remove the center compartment, then loosen the screws that hold in the center console where the assembly is at and move it in a certain position to get more room. You will need to just remove the screws that hold the center.