Selector mechanism, manually releasing from "P" position

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NOTE:

When the battery is disconnected or has been discharged, the selector lever cannot be shifted out of the "P" position.
By operating the manual release the Shift Lock Solenoid N110 will release the selector lever when there is no power supply.

Fig 1: Removing Front Ashtray Insert By Pressing Knob

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Fig 2: Front Ashtray Housing Bolt

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NOTE:

If the manual release rocker switch has a cover, pry it off using, e.g. a screwdriver.

Fig 3: Pressing On Manual Release Rocker Switch

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Press on manual release rocker switch - A - , e.g. with a screwdriver, and at the same time, remove selector lever from "P" position - arrow -.
Install front ashtray → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .